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Careers in Curriculum

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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What is Electrical and Electronic Engineering?

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What do Electrical and Electronic Engineering graduates do?

The top ten jobs for electronic and electrical engineering graduates include

  • engineering professionals (33%),
  • IT professionals (15%),
  • electrical and electronic trades (4%),
  • science, engineering and production technicians (3%),
  • metal machining, fitting and instrument making trades (2%),
  • IT technicians (2%),
  • sales, marketing and related associate professionals (1%),
  • business, research and administrative professionals (1%)
  • and senior officers in protective services (1%).

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Electrical and Electronic Engineering as a Career

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Typical Employers

Electronic and electrical engineers are highly employable and can find work in many areas, including:

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  • the electronics,
  • automotive,
  • IT,
  • gaming,
  • telecoms,
  • manufacturing,
  • power,
  • transport,
  • utilities
  • construction industries.

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Jobs related to a Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree

Job profile examples including Labour Market Information click on links below:

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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

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Studying a Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree develops transferable skills in:

  • the ability to use specialist knowledge creatively and innovatively to solve problems
  • pragmatism and practicality to turn a concept into reality
  • effective communication (spoken and written)
  • good team working
  • project and time management
  • a professional approach and ability to work to an ethical code of conduct.

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