Electrical Engineer | Explore Careers - National Careers Service

Home » How To Become An Electrical Engineer » Electrical Engineer | Explore Careers - National Careers Service

Maybe your like

You can do a foundation degree or degree in electrical or electronic engineering. You may also be able to get into this career with a degree in:

  • electromechanical engineering
  • building services engineering
  • applied physics
  • aeronautical engineering
  • mechatronics

Look out for courses that offer work experience opportunities during your studies, such as:

  • internships
  • sandwich course placements
  • Easter and summer vacation schemes

These can give you an advantage when applying for jobs or graduate training schemes. Your university careers service can help you to find opportunities.

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 2 or 3 A levels, or equivalent, including maths and a science for a degree

More Information

  • equivalent entry requirements
  • student finance for fees and living costs
  • university courses and entry requirements

Tag » How To Become An Electrical Engineer