BEng Electrical Power Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian UniversityGlasgow, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BEng Electrical Power Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University is an undergraduate degree designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to work with energy systems, power networks, and electrical machines. The course takes 2-3 years to complete. The university is currently only accepting applications for Year 2 and 3 entry. Students learn how to generate, distribute, and manage electrical power in safe and efficient ways.
The degree includes hands-on training and problem-solving activities to help students understand the systems used in modern power engineering. This programme is ideal for students who want to work in the energy industry, utilities, or electrical design and maintenance. It mixes theory with practical sessions in well-equipped labs.
Students will learn through lectures, tutorials, lab work, and group projects. The assessments include written exams, lab reports, group presentations, coursework, and final year projects. The university also offers an optional work placement to students who want to gain more practical knowledge. The goal is to build practical knowledge that employers value.
Key highlights
- Focuses on the global transition to sustainable energy
- Teaches design and operation of modern power systems
- Covers integrating renewable energy into power networks
- Explores emerging technologies in electrical power systems
Entry requirements
- HNC / HND: B — Electrical or Electronic Engineering with B in Graded Unit 1 Year 3 entry Standard entry requirement; in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent with a minimum grade B in the graded units English language I
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
This award entitles fee-paying students to a discount of 5% if fees are over £5,000 and the fees are paid in full prior to the first teaching date of the course.
New to GCU Undergraduate
Self funding International students who study a full-time course with Glasgow Caledonian University are eligible for up to £2,500 tuition fee discount per year off their course tuition fees.
Student Loyalty Discount
We are pleased to offer a Loyalty Discount of 30% to students who have previously graduated from GCU or one of our Founding institutions.
Up to 30% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Electrical Power Engineer
- Power Systems Engineer
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Grid Connection Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
Career opportunities
Graduates of BEng Electrical Power Engineering from Glasgow Caledonian University can work as:
- Power Systems Engineer
- Electrical Design Engineer
- Grid Operations Engineer
- Energy Systems Analyst
- Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Cost of study
The annual cost of studying BEng Electrical Power Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University is £15,200 per year for international students.
Admission
To apply for Glasgow Caledonian University BEng Electrical Power Engineering, you can apply directly on the university website or through UCAS. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.
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