Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering where we offer industry relevant and up to date programmes in the following areas:

  • Audio Technology
  • Electrical Power Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Our links with industry means that students are engaging with industry professionals throughout all years of study through guest lectures, site visits and work experience opportunities. All our programmes are accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology which ensures that the programme content is relevant and that standards are high. In the case of Audio Technology, the programme is unique in Scotland in being jointly accredited by JAMES also.

The department offers programmes at several levels allowing students to achieve to their highest potential and allowing them to progress directly to a wide range of careers in industry with companies such as Scottish Power, GEC, Howden, BBC and Sony. Recent developments include the innovative Graduate Apprenticeship Engineering route which offers a degree qualification whilst remaining in work.

Many staff are involved in cutting edge research in diverse areas such as renewable energies, artificial intelligence, IoT and music information retrieval which feeds back into teaching and ensures our graduates enter the workplace with the knowledge and skills required for both today’s workplace and for the industries of tomorrow.

Degree courses

Audio Technology
BSc (Hons)

Audio Technology

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
2 - 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow J932

Explore and develop systems at the forefront of audio technology and build entrepreneurial skills with innovative project work. Enhance your employability through strong industry links with this research-informed degree.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
2 - 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow H610

Create the next generation of intelligent connected devices and robotic systems or discover solutions driven by data and electronics. Study this research-informed degree and benefit from our strong industry links.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
MSc

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Apply existing skills in electrical, electronic and computer engineering to develop further insight at postgraduate electronic engineering level. Progress your career and help address global challenges.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
MEng

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
5 Years Sep 24 Glasgow H611

Take the master's route and study this research-informed degree with strong industry links. Create the next generation of intelligent connected devices and robotic systems or discover solutions driven by data and electronics.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations H701

Study an HND at college for two years and progress to Year 3. Using your creativity and innovation, create the next generation of intelligent connected devices and robotic systems and create solutions driven by data and electronics.

Electrical Power Engineering
MEng

Electrical Power Engineering

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
5 Years Sep 24 Glasgow H631

Take the masters route and this degree will prepare you for a career in the rapidly-evolving electrical power industry and renewable energy sectors. Contribute to the engineering solutions that help source sustainable energy for all.

Electrical Power Engineering
BEng (Hons)

Electrical Power Engineering

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
2 - 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow H630

Using your passion for technology and innovation, prepare for a career in the rapidly-evolving electrical power industry and renewable energy sectors. Contribute to the engineering solutions that help source sustainable energy for all.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
BEng (Hons) Part Time 4 Years Sep 24 Glasgow H630
Electrical Power Engineering
MSc

Electrical Power Engineering

Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Full Time
1 Year Sep 24 Glasgow

Apply existing skills in electrical and electronics engineering to the structure and technologies of power system networks. Progress to a career as a project manager or design engineer with employers such as Scottish Power, SSE and GE.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 Years Sep 24 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 Years Jan 25 Glasgow
Electrical Power Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Electrical Power Engineering Pathway

Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
4 Years Aug 24 Multiple Locations H732

Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Discover a career in the rapidly-evolving electrical power and renewable energy sectors and provide engineering solutions to the global challenge of sustainable energy for all.

Meet the department

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For Course and programme enquiries: T: +44 (0)141 331 8630 / E: studentenquiries@gcu.ac.uk