Typical Study Modules

As with most engineering professions, an electrical engineering career will typically require a bachelor's degree. The curriculum of electrical engineering degree's can vary considerably depending on the university, however, this is one of the broadest engineering disciplines allowing you to branch into many different types of engineering. You can expect modules such as:

• Circuit Theory
• Mathematics
• General Chemistry
• Physics
• Signals and Systems
• Electromagnetics
• Digital Systems Design
• Photonics
• Computer Systems Architecture
• Artifical Intelligence
• Mechatronics

Career Types

Electrical engineers will have the opportunity to enter any number of industries. Many will choose to enter IT, manufacturing, telecommunications, and aerospace. The reality is, any industry that requires and relies on electrical components, will subsequently require electrical engineers.

Here are some of the top roles for electrical engineering graduates:

• Project Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Aeronautical Engineer
• Communications Engineer

Salary Levels

In 2021, the median pay for an electrical engineer was $101,780. However, the job market is growing at a slower rate than average. With that being said, electrical engineers get paid significantly higher than many other professions which also deal with electricity. In 2021, the median pay for an electrician was $60,040 and the median pay for electrical and electronic engineering technologists and technicians, who aid electrical engineers, was $63,640.

Who and What To Follow!

Societies, publications, and even social media can be a great resource for further info. Check out some of these links below:

• Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
• Electrical Engineering blog
• Top Biomedical Engineering Companies
• Twitter Electrical Engineering Portal
• Electrical Engineering Journal - Ireland