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This is an IEng accredited degree programme designed in collaboration with the major electricity companies, the Sector Skills Council and partner Further Education colleges
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Benefit from close links to industry
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Opportunity to progress onto one of the BEng Professional Engineering programmes
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Gain specialist knowledge required to further your career
"Since completion of the course my career has gone from strength to strength and I now have the position of Engineering Specialist within Western Power Distribution, a position that I very much enjoy and find rewarding."
David Phillips
Electrical Power Engineering graduate
"Since completion of the course my career has gone from strength to strength and I now have the position of Engineering Specialist within Western Power Distribution, a position that I very much enjoy and find rewarding."
David Phillips
Electrical Power Engineering graduate
Course outline and modules
The Foundation degree in Electrical Power Engineering at Aston is a degree-level course designed specifically for the electricity industry, enabling you to gain the specialist knowledge required to progress your career while working and earning a wage.
The Electrical Power Engineering FdEng course, delivered by Aston’s Professional Engineering Centre, is designed in collaboration with the major electricity companies, the Sector Skills Council and partner Further Education (FE) colleges, including Inverness College (University of Highlands and Islands).
The course has academic accreditation from the Institution of Engineers and Technology (IET),one of the world’s leading professional societies for engineers and technicians, so your qualification will be recognised globally as meeting the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).
What you'll learn
The specific programmes in Electrical Power Engineering that are currently offered are:
- Power System Management
- Transmission
- Distribution
- Construction Management
The first year provides an introduction to the basic knowledge and skills required by the electricity industry, and may be provided by an FE college working in partnership with Aston University.
In the second year, you will develop these skills to a more advanced and specialised level with modules delivered by Aston University. You will also learn through work with your employer.
Real-world learning
Students spend most of their time doing a full-time job as well as studying for their degree part-time. Everything is structured to fit around the job and is designed in partnership with employers.
Entry requirements
- A relevant National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering or related subject awarded at Merit or Distinction level. 2 ‘A’ levels (preferably including Mathematics or Physics), with supporting GCSEs at grade c or above, including Science, Technology or Mathematics.
- Equivalent Scottish or overseas qualifications to those listed above.
- If over 21, on the basis of experience or qualification deemed equivalent to those above.
- Candidates with appropriate level 4 plus qualifications may be allowed direct year 2 entry.
Subject Specific Requirements
- Applicants should be in paid employment in which they can achieve the work based learning elements of the programme.
Apply now
Apply now for our Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering. Please apply for your chosen version of the course using the links below:
If you need more information, please contact us on the details below.
Aston Professional Education Centre
College of Engineering & Physical Sciences
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET
Room: MB133
Tel: +44 (0)121 204 5394
Email: eas_apec@aston.ac.uk
Learning, teaching and assessment
Teaching is delivered either at Aston or Inverness College for the first year. Final year teaching is held at Aston. Modules are delivered in two week intensive blocks (approximately 13 weeks in total per year) with additional revision classes. The course is classed as full time as students are expected to carry out work assignments whilst off campus, based around their current job role.
Modules
Year 1 provides an introduction to the basic knowledge and skills required by the electricity industry, and may be provided by an FE college working in partnership with Aston University.
These modules are examples only and subject to change, please check back for next year’s modules soon.
- Course modules
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- Business Skills for Power Engineers (EE1F21)
- Energy Transfer and Conversion (EE1F23)
- Electro-Mechanical Systems (EE1F24)
- Principles of Electrical Power Engineering (EE1F25)
- Engineering Mathematics (EE1F26)
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:
- Power System Management
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- Electrical Machines (EE2FM5)
- Regulation and Power System Operations (EE2FM6)
- Characteristics of Power Systems (EE2FM7)
- Protection and System Management (EE2FM8)
- Work-Based Project (EE2F55)
- Mathematical Methods in Electrical Engineering (EE2F56)
- Distribution
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- Power Systems Operation and Control (EE2F51)
- Distribution Protection (EE2F52)
- OHL and Cables (EE2F53)
- Substations, Transformers and Circuit Breakers (EE2F54)
- Work-Based Project (EE2F55)
- Mathematical Methods in Electrical Engineering (EE2F56)
- Transmission
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- Power Systems Operation and Control (EE2F51)
- Distribution Protection (EE2F52)
- OHL and Cables (EE2F53)
- Substations, Transformers and Circuit Breakers (EE2F54)
- Work-Based Project (EE2F55)
- Mathematical Methods in Electrical Engineering (EE2F56)
Assessment
This programme is assessed by assignments, formal lectures, tutorial classes, work-based projects and examinations.
Fees and scholarship
Home/EU: £8,450
Outside EU for 2023/24 : £15,100
Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation linked to the Retail Price Index (RPI) to take account of the University’s increased costs of delivering the Programme. When undertaking a placement year a placement year fee applies.
Career prospects
After successfully completing the Foundation degree in Power Engineering, you will have the opportunity to fast-track onto either the BEng Professional Engineering (Power Systems) or the generic BEng Professional Engineering full honours degree courses, both taught by blended distance learning.
The Foundation degree in Power Engineering at Aston is an IEng accredited degree course, fulfilling the education requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer when presented with an IEng accredited Bachelor's degree.
Chat with Current Students
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is IEng accreditation important?
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Engineering Foundation degrees at Aston are accredited by the Institution of Engineers and Technology (IET), fulfilling the education requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer when presented with an IEng accredited Bachelor's degree.
- Why should I do a Foundation degree with Aston University?
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Aston’s Foundation degrees are varied, flexible and accessible, with course content that is designed specifically for the industry they serve. They are delivered in collaboration with partner colleges and employers, so you will benefit from our close links with industry alongside expert teaching.
- Why should employers work with Aston University?
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Aston University has strong links with business, industry and the public sector, and we have developed work-based learning programmes with organisations such as National Grid, SSE, E-ON UK, Royal Mail, and BP. These courses can benefit all organisations and businesses from large multinationals to small local companies.
