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FdEng Electrical Power Engineering

Key facts

Duration
2 years

Location: Various, including Aston University

Typical offer level

GCSE Maths and English (minimum Grade C). Two good A-Levels, preferably including Maths or Physics

Specific requirements
Applicants should be in paid employment in which they can achieve the work based learning elements of the programme

Fees
£7,500 (Home/EU) £11,500 (Outside EU)

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Course outline

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This degree programme has been designed by Aston University's School of Engineering and Applied Science in collaboration with the major electricity companies, the Sector Skills Council and partner Further Education (FE) colleges.

The degree lasts two years and requires part-time attendance, with six modules studied in each year.

Subject guide & modules


Year 1

Provides an introduction to the basic knowledge and skills required by the electricity industry, and is usually provided by an FE college working in partnership with Aston University.

  • The Electricity Industry.
  • Business Environment.
  • Energy Transfer.
  • Electromechanical Systems.
  • Principles of Electrical Engineering.
  • Mathematics.

Year 2

Develops these skills to a more advanced and specialised level and is delivered by Aston University. Students will also learn through work with their employer.

Modules will vary depending on the programme studied.

Professional Development in the Workplace - Networking Event

On the 15th May 2013



Learning, teaching & assessment

This programme is assessed by assignments, formal lectures, tutorial classes, work-based projects and examinations.

Further information

This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET, formerly the IEE) for the purposes of meeting the educational requirements of Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration.


Partnerships Team
School of Engineering & Applied Science

Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET

Room: MB133
Tel: +44 (0)121 204 3409
Email: fdeng_enquiries@aston.ac.uk

Professional Development in the Workplace - Networking Event

The School of Engineering and Applied Science is hosting a professional development in the workplace networking event on Wednesday 15 May to help companies and individuals in engineering and allied science business sectors find out more about the benefits of work based learning degree programmes.  

To book a place for the event, register via Eventbrite below. For more information please call 0121 204 3555 or email fdeng_enquiries@aston.ac.uk