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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Electrical Power Engineering
University of Portsmouth
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electrical Power Engineering course at University of Portsmouth.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
112-120 points from 2 or 3 A levels, including an A level in a relevant subject.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Electrical Power Engineering course at University of Portsmouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | B |
| Physics | C |
| Computer Science | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Biology | E |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | D |
| Geography | C |
| Computer Science | D |
| Portuguese | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H630
Here's what University of Portsmouth says about its Electrical Power Engineering course.
This is a Connected Degree
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after you've started your course.
Overview
Design and operate the secure and sustainable power grids needed by advanced industrial nations with this future-focused degree.
You’ll bring together your interests in science and technology, developing expertise in contemporary electrical infrastructure, and put your skills and knowledge to work in hands-on projects shaped by current research. By studying innovations in areas such as electric vehicle charging, smart grids and energy storage, you’ll prepare yourself for power engineering careers that can make a positive impact on global society.
With increasing global demand for power engineers, and a growing recognition of the strategic importance of the sector, you’ll graduate with a compelling skillset for future employers.
Course Highlights
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Play a part in mitigating climate change, promoting a greener planet, and fostering economic growth
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Enter a strategically valuable sector with the skills the industry is seeking
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Use industry-standard software and equipment in our Renewable Energy and Electrical Power Lab, Electronics Lab and Computer Lab
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Take on a power engineering placement, follow career-related modules, and explore energy installations on course field trips
Source: University of Portsmouth
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Electrical Power Engineering at University of Portsmouth.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Faculty of Technology
Location
Main Site | Portsmouth
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Electrical and electronic engineering
• Energy engineering
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £10,300 per year |
| International | £19,200 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules studied on this course:
Year 1: Energy and Electrical Engineering Fundamentals - 20 credits Engineering Sciences - 20 credits Introduction to Electrical and Analogue Electronic Circuits - 20 credits Introduction to Programming - 20 credits Mathematical Principles - 20 credits Principles of Digital Systems - 20 credits
Year 2: Engineering Mathematics - 20 credits Group Design Project - 20 credits Magnetic Circuits and Transformers - 20 credits Control and Instrumentation - 20 credits Electrical Machines - 20 credits Innovation and Enterprise - 20 credits
Year 3: Core modules: Individual Project - 40 credits Power Distribution and Transmission - 20 credits Electrical Power Systems and Industry Practices - 20 credits Power Electronics - 20 credits
Optional modules: Control Systems Design - 20 credits Solar Energy Technology - 20 credits Wind Energy - 20 credits
Changes to course content We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
University of Portsmouth student reviews
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Good facilities, could be open more and advertise their role better
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The uni life is really good, good environment and lots to do
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It has significantly impacted me as I have find myself running out of money often
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The support is excellent, they are willing to do anything to help your studies
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Workload is super manageable, not many lectures so plenty of free time
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The facilities are top tier and help are studies. Teachers are approachable
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Portsmouth
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Electrical Power Engineering course at University of Portsmouth features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
95%
high
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
91%
high
Learning resources
91%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
93%
high
Student voice
81%
med
Student voice
81%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
82%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
88%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
71%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
76%
low
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
94%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
88%
high
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
71%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
59%
low
Academic support
79%
low
Academic support
79%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
65%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
94%
med
Organisation and management
94%
high
Organisation and management
94%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
94%
high
How well organised is your course?
94%
high
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
93%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
79%
low
Student voice
88%
high
Student voice
88%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
88%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
93%
high
Student information
The Electrical Power Engineering course at University of Portsmouth features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Electrical Power Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Portsmouth graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Engineering professionals
25%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Engineering professionals
20%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Architecture and construction professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Portsmouth graduates who took Electrical Power Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£31.4k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£39.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Electrical Power Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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