Engineering
How to become an electrical / electronic engineer
Designs power systems, circuits and control systems, from the national grid to the electronics in phones and cars.
What the job involves
- Designing and simulating circuits
- Programming microcontrollers
- Testing and fault-finding
- Writing specifications
Useful school subjects
Engineering Science. Higher Maths and English help with most routes.
How to get in
Degree in electrical and electronic engineering, or an apprenticeship and HNC/HND.
Scottish courses
Grades checked October 2026. Requirements change every year, so always check the course page.
University · University of StrathclydeElectronic and Electrical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H600
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English
- Notes
- A Foundation Apprenticeship can replace a non-essential Higher.
University · Edinburgh Napier UniversityElectrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H606
StandardBBBCWidening accessBCCC
- Subjects
- Maths (Applications of Maths not accepted)
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