Aston University

Electrical Power Engineering FdEng

Aston UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom

Course overview

What we will provide Expert teaching delivered through structured intensive blocks at our Birmingham campus, supported by dedicated module tutors and industry-relevant content. You will benefit from regular access to teaching staff and a learning experience designed around the realities of working in the electricity transmission and distribution sector. What you will provide You will need to be in paid employment within the electricity industry, with access to suitable opportunities to complete the work-based learning elements of the programme.

A commitment to independent study between teaching blocks is essential, alongside a clear motivation to develop your technical capability and progress your career. Skills we develop You will develop specialist knowledge of the academic fundamentals that underpin electrical power systems, strengthening your understanding of network operation and your day-to-day technical role. Alongside technical capability, the programme develops analytical thinking, professional judgement, project planning, independent learning skills, and the ability to apply theory directly to workplace challenges.

Progression opportunities On successful completion, you may be able to progress to the BEng Professional Engineering (Power Systems) or other relevant BEng Professional Engineering pathways delivered via blended distance learning. Many of our graduates progress into more senior roles, including specialist engineering posts with major electricity network operators across the UK.

Key highlights

  • Taught in structured intensive blocks with dedicated module tutors
  • Content designed around electricity transmission and distribution sector realities
  • Work-based learning completed within your electricity industry employment
  • Builds specialist knowledge of electrical power systems and network operation
  • Develops project planning, analytical thinking and professional judgement
  • Progression route to BEng Professional Engineering (Power Systems) via blended learning

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCD — CCD

Careers this course leads to

  • Power systems engineer
  • Electrical network engineer
  • Transmission and distribution engineer
  • Electrical engineering technician
  • Network operations engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,575 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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