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Choose a discipline

The main branches of engineering: what engineers in each one do, what they earn and how to get in.

• Civil engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Electronic engineering

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Choose a route

Degrees, apprenticeships, T Levels and vocational qualifications: how each route into engineering works and who it suits.

• Degree apprenticeship
• Apprenticeship
• Vocational qualifications
• Placements and years in industry

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Choose your subjects

The A levels, IB and Scottish qualifications that lead into engineering, and why each one helps.

• Maths
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology

Subjects by branch

Get experience and funding

Work experience, competitions, clubs, scholarships and applications: how to stand out and pay for your studies.

• Work experience
• Competitions
• Clubs and extracurriculars
• Scholarships and funding

Year-by-year plan