Electrical Power Engineering

This course gives students in-depth knowledge in electrical machines, power systems, renewable energy, power electronics, electrical energy converters and electrical/environmental services in buildings with essential mathematical skills to develop both theoretical and practical skills in the wide sector of electrical power industry.

One of the most exciting parts of this course is the opportunity to undertake a one year work-placement in your third year. the course team work closely with both our placement officers in the student centre and enterprise centre to ensure you are placed in suitable working environments. you'll be given guidance and assistance with respect to finding a placement, cv preparation and the application process. most placements are within the london area. or, if you have an idea for a new business you’d like to work on, you can spend your third year developing this in our enterprise centre.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

The uk energy industry adds a net value to the economy of more than £15 billion per year with electricity sales alone amounting to around £100 million per day. key players in this industry range from large national grid operators to regional distribution and power generation companies. meeting the challenges of using renewable energy to reduce the problems of climate change means that there has never been a more exciting time to be involved in the power and related applications industry. career prospects are excellent in this growing engineering sector. graduate electrical engineers command high salaries and are often involved in cutting-edge projects. you could work for industry players ranging from large national grid operators to regional distribution, and power generation companies, and the building services industry. this course is the first step to becoming a chartered engineer – and remember chartered engineers typically earn more than their colleagues. gaining key employability skills

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. London South Bank University has partnerships with the following companies: