How to become Electronics engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in electronic engineering.
Employers may also accept related subjects combined with electronics, for example:
- electronic and electrical engineering
- aerospace engineering
- physics and applied physics
- computer science
- nanotechnology
- maths
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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College
You could do electronic engineering or electronic systems engineering at college before applying for a trainee job.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You can apply to do a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in electronic engineering, such as:
- Electrical or Electronic Technical Support Engineer
- Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer
These take between 3 and 5 years to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time with a college or training provider.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as an electronics engineering technician and do further training on the job to qualify as an engineer.
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Career tips
Electronics are a fundamental part of everyday day life and there are opportunities to work in many different areas. Examples include:
- audio equipment
- telecommunications
- aerospace
- vehicle manufacturing
- medical equipment and assistive technology
- robotics
Further information
You can find more details about careers and training from The Institution of Engineering and Technology and Electrical Careers.