The recent increase in the use of wind, solar and other renewable energy sources has highlighted the challenges facing future electrical engineers - interfacing renewable sources to the electricity distribution system, maintaining stability in the presence of many small energy sources and guaranteeing an electrical supply in the presence of intermittent sources such as solar power. Concentrating on electrical energy, this three-year course provides the knowledge and skills required for future power engineers. You will study electrical subjects covering power generation and distribution, electrical machines, power electronics and power conversion, and power quality as well as renewable sources, alternative fuel systems and future energy infrastructures. A major final-year project focuses on developing new technologies for renewable energy systems.

By the end of your degree you will have learnt about emerging and advanced technologies and will have a thorough understanding of electrical engineering applied to renewable energy systems. Through a final-year project, you will have refined your engineering skills in preparation for graduate placement. Average starting salary and career progression In 2013, 82.4% of first-degree graduates in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering who were available for employment had secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £26,464 with the highest being £40,000.