Content

Develop expertise in how to deliver reliable energy supplies to meet increasing society demands while minimising environmental impact.

Year 1: electronics, electrical and engineering science, maths, and computing; practical labs and project work introduce design and build activities.

Year 2: energy design projects; topics including electrical systems analysis, electrical techniques and physical electronics.

Year 3: you develop power systems expertise, with classes in instrumentation, renewable energy technologies and engineering innovation.

Year 4: tailor your degree with an individual design project and classes in electrical power, clean energy technology and smartgrids; option to study abroad.

Year 5: group design project to build a prototype system to showcase at the end-of-year industry exhibition; choice of advanced topics including power systems protection, asset management and control.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry:
5 Highers at AAAAB including Maths at A and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.

Widening access entry:
4-5 Highers at ABBB or BBBBB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.