BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering
Overview
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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 optimised 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 building services area and the use and application of power electronics in designing systems for renewable energy.
The BEng (Hons) Electrical Power Engineering programme aims to produce graduates who have acquired and can use a broad base of active knowledge in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Power Electronic applications in the areas of energy conversion and renewable energy technologies, Electrical building services etc, and the skills necessary to update, extend and deepen it for career development or further study. Some of the skills that students would gain during the course of study and are of vital importance to the industry are:
1. Gain experience of programming using a structured/object-oriented language, such as C/C++.
2. Gain experience of producing designs using an industry standard Electrical Design software, AMTECH.
3. Gian experience of working with MATLAB and various Simulink toolboxes.
4. Gain experience of working with a Power Systems Simulation software such as ERACS.
The overall aim of this course is to produce Engineers who hold a qualification that meets the educational requirements of the relevant Professional Engineering Institution for registration at the appropriate level. The BEng course fully satisfies the academic requirements for membership of the Institution of Engineering and Technology registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially satisfies the requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer
Why study Electrical Engineering at LSBU?
- Ranked 3rd for satisfaction with course in London (Guardian League Tables 2020).
- Professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, giving you fast track to Chartered Engineer status.
- Dedicated facilities: make use of our electronic projects room and specialist labs including our newly equipped power lab (£150 K).
- European study: choose to spend your third year studying with our partner institution, Hochschule Bremen, in Germany.
- Work experience: option to complete your third year in a paid professional work placement.
- Ranked 2nd for teaching in London, Electronic and Electrical Engineering (National Student Survey 2019).
- Ranked 3rd for graduate prospects in London (Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020).
Modules
You will study modules that let you explore the design, development, and maintenance of electrical systems in modern smart buildings, large transport, and energy installations and the national power distribution network.
Prepared for modern engineering practice
In reality most engineers will find themselves working side-by-side in multi-disciplinary project teams. One of the greatest professional assets that you can have is the ability to function well in this team set-up. That’s why some of our modules are shared across all our engineering courses. These modules help you understand the commercial priorities that shape engineering practice – and guest lecturers from world-renowned companies, such as Rolls Royce.
Methods of assessment for course overall: 58% coursework.
Year 1 (FT)
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling
- Object-Oriented Programming C++
- Electrical Circuit Analysis
- Digital Logic Design
- Electronic Principles
- Design and Practice
Year 2 (FT)
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Modelling
- Circuits, Signals and Systems
- Principles of Control
- Electrical Services and Lighting for Buildings
- Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
- Professional Practice and Team Design Project
Year 3 (FT)
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Systems for Environmental Services
- Power systems Engineering
- Electrical Energy Converters and Drives
- BEng Project
Year 1 (PT)
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling
- Object-Oriented Programming C++
- Electrical Circuit Analysis
- Design and Practice
Year 2 (PT)
- Digital Logic Design
- Electronic Principals
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics and Modelling
- Circuits, Signals and Systems
- Principles of Control
Year 3 (PT)
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- Electrical Services and Lighting for Buildings
- Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
- Professional Practice and Team Design Project
- Renewable Energy Engineering
- Systems for Environmental Services
Year 4 (PT)
- Power Systems Engineering
- Electrical Energy Converters and Drives
- BEng Project
Modules are assessed by a mix of workshop logbooks, phase tests, workshop tests, formal reports, individual and group presentations and end of module examinations.
Entry requirements
- A Level BBB or;
- BTEC National Diploma DDM or;
- Access to HE qualifications with 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits including 3 Distinctions in Maths and 3 Merits in Physics 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).
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.