draft BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering

Program Overview

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Overview

Climate change and economic drivers mean there is a strong move toward renewable energy from wind, wave, and tidal sources - and consequently an increased demand for Power System Engineers.

This course has been designed in collaboration with industry experts and has a strong emphasis on practical experience. It provides a broad education in electrical, mechanical, and electronic engineering, alongside specialist modules in power engineering and power electronics.

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Graduate prospects

Graduates from this course are likely to be sought after by global power companies such as Howden, GEC, Doosan, Babcock, National Grid, Scottish Power, and the Weir Group.

Program Outline

What you

will study

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Mathematics 1; IoT Systems 1; Engineering Science; Engineering for Society; Electrical Principles; Mechanical Principles

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Introduces Management Responsibilities of a Professional Engineer, Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Energy Resources, Generation & Utilisation, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation and Control Systems.

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Control Engineering, Power Electronic Systems, Plant & Electrical Distribution, Energy Conversion Technologies.

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Honour Project, Power Systems Technology, Electrical Machines, Renewable Energy Technology, Control Engineering.

Download the Programme Specification

for a detailed breakdown of its structure, what you will learn and other useful information.

Details of the University’s terms and conditions are available here.

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Assessment methods

Examinations, coursework, class tests, presentations, computer-based exercises and written reports are used to assess your achievements during the learning outcomes.

Our aim is to build our students’ abilities in the areas demanded by employers in a global knowledge economy, through linking with employers to provide students with an authentic learning experience that blends with relevant studies.Our students find that one of the underlying strengths of this programme of study is the other students as many currently enrolled are conducting their studies part-time, whilst holding down full-time jobs, or are sponsored by international companies.The valuable experience of these students is fed back into the classroom and informally shared to the benefit of fellow students.

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HM Forces

In partnership with HM Forces, GCU has identified this course is being particularly suited to military and ex-military men and women. Visit the

HM Forces Careers Zone

for more information on the services we provide.

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Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. It means the course is fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (BEng Hons) and as a Chartered Engineer (Meng). After the relevant work experience has been achieved, you can progress towards full CEng Chartered Engineer status.

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Work placements

Two industry-based placements are offered, one of which spans 48 weeks. These are not compulsory placements and nor are they guaranteed.