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Electrical engineer

Electrical engineers design power, electronics and control systems. Study maths and physics at A-level, take an accredited electrical or electronic engineering degree or apprenticeship, then join grad schemes in energy, rail or electronics. The official profile lists typical UK salaries.

Stages

  1. 1

    GCSE choices

    Maths and science.

  2. 2

    A-level or equivalent

    Maths and physics.

  3. 3

    University or degree apprenticeship

    Electrical or electronic engineering degree, or apprenticeship.

  4. 4

    Work experience

    Arduino projects, robotics, or energy monitoring at home.

  5. 5

    Internships and insight

    Engineering internships with utilities or manufacturers.

  6. 6

    Graduate schemes

    Graduate electrical engineer schemes.

  7. 7

    First role

    Junior engineer in design or maintenance.

Entry requirements

Accredited degree or apprenticeship toward IET membership.

Prospects

Salary range

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Questions

Power or electronics?

Degrees overlap early. Placements choose the branch.

Where do entry requirements come from?

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