Engineering
Degree
Electrical Engineer
Design and develop electrical systems, from power networks and renewable grids to microchips and control systems.
A day in the life
Draw circuit diagrams, run simulations, prototype hardware, test safety standards, and work with software teams on embedded systems.
Entry routes
- A-level Physics + Maths
- Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree
- Engineering graduate scheme or degree apprenticeship
Typical salary
- Starter
- £26,000-£32,000
- Experienced
- £40,000-£58,000
- Senior
- £70,000+
Power, renewables and semiconductor sectors often pay at the higher end.
Salary range checked against Prospects.ac.uk: Electrical Engineer.
UK employers
- National Grid
- Siemens
- Arm
- Rolls-Royce
Worldwide employers
- Tesla
- Intel
- Siemens (global)
- Schneider Electric
Useful route links
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UCAS course search: electrical engineering
Compare degree prospectuses, entry requirements, open days and course structures.
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Engineering apprenticeships
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UCAS Physics and astronomy courses
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Prospects: what can I do with a physics degree?
Independent overview of careers that physics graduates enter.
prospects.ac.uk
Find an apprenticeship on GOV.UK
Search current apprenticeship and degree apprenticeship vacancies in England.
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Key skills
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Sources and further reading
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