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Electrical Power Engineering BEng

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Electrical Power Engineering BEng

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      4 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Start Date:

      01 October 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 19,000

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Aston University

    Aston University was founded in 1895, and has been noted for the quality of its research, teaching and industrial cooperation for more than 100 years. Since the turn of the last century, it has been very highly rated for graduate employability both nationally and internationally..

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    Course Summary

    Electrical Power and Engineering focuses on generating power and moving it to where it is needed. A BEng in Electrical Power Engineering is a great way to start a career in a wide range of fast growing industries either in the UK or nearly anywhere in the world.

    This includes specialties like renewable energy sources, distribution systems, and commercial, industrial and residential grade electrical power grids. As a part of this degree, though, you can also branch out to areas like digital communications, control systems and the data acquisition networks that constantly monitor modern power systems.

    You will have to decide whether to take this degree as a 3 year program or in 4 years with an integrated year in industry. A placement year is of course good for your CV, but it also lets you start building a professional contact network while many are still taking classes.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This program begins with the basics of electricity and engineering, but takes you through to your final year when you will conduct a substantial individual project and learn with recognised experts in their fields.

    Year 1 Modules

    • Computational Problem Solving
    • Core Engineering Mathematics
    • Digital & Analogue Electronics
    • Electrical Circuit Theory
    • Electrical System Design
    • Energy Transfer & Conversion
    • Introduction to Optics & Waves
    • Mechanics
    • Theory of Electricity

    Year 2 Modules

    • Analogue Electronics
    • Characteristics of Generation
    • Data Acquisition & Control
    • Electrical Machines & Drives
    • Electrical Power Networks
    • Electronic System Analyses
    • Health, Safety & Sustainability in the Electricity Industry
    • Introduction to Power Electronics

    Year 3 (Placement)

    You may optionally spend year 3 in a work and/or study placement with one of the university’s partner organisations. You can learn more about your options here.

    Year 4 Modules

    • Alternative Energy (Renewables)
    • Substation Design & Electrical Switchgear
    • Advanced Power Electronics
    • Digital Signal Processing & Advanced Control
    • Real-Time Communications Networks
    • Electrical Network Protection
    • Overhead Lines & Cables
    • Individual Project (50 credits incorporating Project Management)

    Learning And Teaching

    This BEng program will use a variety of different teaching and learning styles. There will be traditional formal lecture classes, but there will also be a great deal of smaller, more interactive sessions. You’ll have a personal tutor who will teach you in small groups and you’ll have full access to the university’s digital learning environment. You will be assessed based on examinations, lab and classwork, and on your projects and presentations.

    Career Possibilities

    Electrical Engineering graduates are quickly snapped up by the Power Distribution Transmission and Generation industries as well as by businesses operating in a wide range of other industries. They have relatively high starting salaries compared to other engineering graduates, and are often offered the chance to travel overseas in their work.

    Alternatively, you could stay in education, moving up to an MSc or even PhD in engineering, at Aston or at other universities all over the world.

    Entry & Credit

    This course grants you a 3 or 4 year MEng on completion.  

    Applicants must typically have achieved 3 A Levels at BBB or higher, or the international equivalent. The qualification used should include a GCSE in English at C or better. Other qualifications are accepted, and full details can be found here.

    English language requirements for international students can be found here.

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