University courses

University courses

Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.

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Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.

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Selected careerElectrical engineer

GCSE and IGCSE preparation

  • English and mathematics

    Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.

  • Sciences

    Mathematics and often a science at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly requested for engineering and computing. Grades vary. International qualifications are not automatically accepted as the UK version.

A-level subjects

  • Mathematics

    Mathematics and physics are the usual pair. Some courses accept mathematics plus another science. Check.

  • Physics

    Mathematics and physics are the usual pair. Some courses accept mathematics plus another science. Check.

University courses

Possible careers

  • Electrical engineer

    Direct qualifying route. The standard degree route.

  • Electronics engineer

    Direct qualifying route. Electronic engineering content is the close match. Read the modules if the title is only electrical.

  • Robotics engineer

    Alternative route. Relevant with control and programming. Not every electrical course covers robotics.

  • Renewable energy engineer

    Alternative route. Power engineering modules are the relevant part.

  • Network engineer

    Alternative route. Possible, but computer networking is often entered through computing or a vendor qualification.

  • Electrician

    Related, but not enough on its own. Becoming an electrician is an apprenticeship and qualification route, not this degree.

This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.