Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Gain a real career advantage on this exciting degree which will put you at the forefront of future technologies.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE
RANKINGS: Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering course has been ranked in the Top 20 for academic support, and assessment and feedback, and Top 25 for teaching in the National Student Survey 2025.
FACILITIES: Study in an inspirational learning environment with specialist facilities where you'll gain hands-on experience with a range of equipment.
Gain a real career advantage on this exciting degree which will put you at the forefront of future technologies.
KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE
RANKINGS: Our Electrical and Electronic Engineering course has been ranked in the Top 20 for academic support, and assessment and feedback, and Top 25 for teaching in the National Student Survey 2025.
FACILITIES: Study in an inspirational learning environment with specialist facilities where you'll gain hands-on experience with a range of equipment.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES: Include an optional industry placement year to gain industry experience and bolster your CV.
FLEXIBILITY: Not sure about the type of engineering you want to study? Spend the first year covering all aspects of engineering and gain the multi-disciplinary skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. In year two, you have the option to switch your degree to either BEng (Hons) Motorsport Engineering or BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or continue studying on BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
You will learn through lectures, tutorials, and laboratory work. You’ll carry out experiments in our specialist laboratories and have access to online materials 24/7.
YOUR CAREER
Electrical and electronic engineering graduates from Derby can be found developing embedded systems in cars, electrical power distribution systems, railway signalling systems or rolling stock enhancements. They are also managing major industrial processes, from breweries to assembly lines. However, with your advanced numeracy and problem-solving skills, you will have many other career options too: teaching, banking, accountancy, technical sales or management for example. If you want to gain Chartered Engineer status, you’ll need to move on to postgraduate study.
STUDY OPTIONS
This course is also available with a Foundation Year option.
You will have the opportunity to take a placement year between years two and three.
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A37-H42
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
At least a grade C at A level in Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent qualification).
T Level
T-Levels in either: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
UCAS Tariff
We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc. Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications. A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 15.0, offer-merit: 24.0, offer-pass: 6.0
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3. Must include passes in compulsory L3 subjects
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Equivalent qualifications include BTEC National Diploma/Extended Diploma in Engineering or Physics with a minimum of a Merit in the Maths unit
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International, Republic of Ireland, EU, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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