BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This industry-collaborated program in Power Engineering provides a comprehensive education in electrical, mechanical, and electronic engineering, with a focus on power engineering and power electronics. Graduates are highly sought after by global power companies, and the program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Two industry-based placements are offered, providing valuable practical experience.
Program Outline
Careers:
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.
Other:
- 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.
- Two industry-based placements are offered, one of which spans 48 weeks. These are not compulsory placements and nor are they guaranteed.
Annual full-time tuition fees 24/25 Home: £1,820
RUK: £9,250
International: £15,200
- Scottish student tuition fees are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Government and may change once confirmed.
Home (Scottish): £3,000 RUK: £9,000 International/EU: £12,500
Entry Requirements:
Standard Entry Requirements:
- UCAS Tariff: 96
- Scottish Higher: BBCC or equivalent, including Higher in Maths and a Science or Technology
- A Level: CCC in Maths and a Science OR Electronics
- Minimum Entry Requirements
- UCAS Tariff: 90
- Scottish Higher: BCCC or equivalent, including Higher in Maths and a Science or Technology
- A Level: CCC or equivalent, including A Level in Maths and a Science or Technology
Year 2 Entry
- Standard Entry Requirements: HNC Electrical or Electronic Engineering with B in Graded Unit 1
Year 3 Entry
- Standard Entry Requirements: HND in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent with a minimum grade B in the graded units
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5
EU Applicants:
- Entry requirements remain the same as for UK students.
International Applicants:
- Entry requirements may be different for International students.
Relevant Experience (RPL):
- Applicants with relevant work experience and/or credits from recognized professional bodies may be eligible to enter the course via the University's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
Minimum Entry Requirements:
- Minimum entry requirements are for widening access students only. If you are from a group that is not currently well-represented in higher education, you may qualify as a widening access student. This includes living in a target postcode area, attending a target school or college, attending SWAP, are care-experienced or provide care for someone else, have refugee status or are an asylum seeker.