Course Overview

This course is distinctive as it combines the more traditional subjects of electrical engineering with the more recent advances in power electronics and computer control. Many modern electrical installations include advanced machine drives which are computer-controlled for optimized performance and efficiency. The course provides insight into these and prepares the graduate to meet the challenges of advanced power engineering systems. It offers common modules at level 4 setting the background and covers electrical machines, power electronics, and electrical services to buildings, etc. at L5 to serve as an intermediate for more advanced treatment of related topics at L6. At L6 more detailed power systems engineering, electrical energy converters, as well as systems for (built) environmental services, are covered alongside a comprehensive module on renewable energy. The combination of these modules will enable graduates to acquire knowledge of, and skills to apply, in the modern Electrical Power engineering area, which encompasses not only traditional power systems and electrical energy conversion but also electrical systems in the building services area and the use and application of power electronics in designing systems for renewable energy.

General Eligibility

A Level BBB or; BTEC National Diploma DDM or; Access to HE qualifications with distinctions in 24 credits and merits in 21 credits, with at least 3 distinctions in Mathematics and 3 merits in Physical Science subjects (D24 + M21 totaling to 122 UCAS points) or; Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points Level 3 qualifications must include Maths or Physical Science Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.