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Electrical Power Engineering (2nd or 3rd year entry)

Glasgow Caledonian University

Content

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.

Entry Requirements

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.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H630

Course Length

2-3 years

Faculty

School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment

Department

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.gcu.ac.uk