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.
Year 2
Introduces Management Responsibilities of a Professional Engineer, Mathematics, Thermodynamics, Energy Resources, Generation & Utilisation, Electrical Systems, Instrumentation and Control Systems.
Year 3
Control Engineering, Power Electronic Systems, Plant and Electrical Distribution, Energy Conversion Technologies.
Year 4
Honour Project, Power Systems Technology, Electrical Machines, Renewable Energy Technology, Control Engineering.
2026 entry requirements
Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBCC including Maths and a science or technological subject.
Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BCCC including Maths and a science or technological subject.
A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted as equivalent of a non-essential Higher at B.
September
Degree
BEng
Full time
H630
2-3 years
School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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