draft BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering Pathway

Program Overview

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Overview

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GCU Pathways

GCU Pathways students enrol at Glasgow Caledonian University on the BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering (GCU Pathways). Over the first two years, you'll study HND Electrical Engineering at Glasgow Kelvin College in preparation for transfer to the BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering degree course in year three.

Power system engineers are in high demand as the successful production, transmission and distribution of electrical power becomes increasingly important. The switch to renewable energy from wind, wave and tidal sources will require substantial transmission and distribution infrastructure development. You'll get a strong grounding in sustainable energy production so will be ideally placed to capitalise on this significant growth.

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

You'll have access to well-equipped computer-aided engineering labs as well as electrical and electronic laboratories with leading technologies. The course offers two industrial based placements, during trimester B of Year 3 and/or on completion of Year 3 - one for 48 weeks. These are not compulsory or guaranteed placements.

Choose the Electrical Power Engineering Pathway if:

You are interested in renewable energy and sustainable engineering

You want to be at the forefront of power system engineering

You enjoy learning in a hands-on practical way

You work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff

You like working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study.

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Your career

Graduates from this course are likely to be much in demand with global power companies such as Howden, GEC, Doosan, Babcock, Scottish Power and the Weir Group.

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Subject to approval

Please note that this course is subject to final approval.

Program Outline

What you

will study

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You will gain an excellent grounding in electrical engineering from your HND at Glasgow Kelvin College while developing key electrical and electronic skills.

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

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Honours 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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Did you know that we also offer a one-year progression to the MEng qualification?

After Year 4 of your BEng (Hons) degree, there is the chance to progress to MEng level with the same great funding options available. Check out our Entry Requirements section for information on how to progress and what the MEng year involves, and don’t forget, you can ask us about your progression and qualification at any point in your journey.

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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 your abilities in the areas demanded by employers in a global knowledge economy, through linking with employers to provide you with an authentic learning experience that blends with relevant studies.

You'll find that one of the underlying strengths of this course of study is the other students, as many currently enrolled are conducting their studies part-time, while holding down full-time jobs, or are sponsored by international companies. You'll benefit from the valuable experience of these students, which is fed back into the classroom and informally shared.

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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

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

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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.