Overview

GCU Pathways

GCU Pathways students enrol at Glasgow Caledonian University on the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (GCU Pathways). Over the first two years, you will study HND Mechatronics, HND Electronics or HND Electrical Engineering at the City of Glasgow College in preparation for transfer to the BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering course in (Hons) year three.

Graduate with an Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree from GCU and you can go on to enjoy a range of careers in digital communications, wireless, engineering and energy sectors plus you have the option to further develop a specialism with master’s level study.

Choose the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Pathway if

  • You are interested in cutting-edge technology and design
  • You enjoy learning in a hands-on practical way through placements and industry-led case studies
  • You want a degree accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • You want to be at the forefront of technological advancements with the opportunity to work in a range of different sectors from aerospace to entertainment
  • You work best with lots of interaction from lecturing staff
  • You like working towards clear goals with a sense of achievement at the end of each year of study and the option of further study after you graduate

This course is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), one of the world's largest engineering institutions. IET Accreditation is an internationally respected benchmark awarded to high-quality courses that meet the requirements for professional engineers.

Your career

Graduates can expect to find employment in industries such as mobile systems, interactive entertainment, robotic systems design, image processing, artificial intelligence, communications and networking, automotive, aerospace, oil and gas, renewable energy, instrumentation and medical systems, as well as being in demand in roles outside engineering where their problem-solving skills and wide knowledge of technology is highly valued.

Subject to approval

Please note that this course is subject to final approval.

What you
will study

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90%
Academic support

In the 2023 National Student Survey, the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering course received an academic support quality level of 90% - an outstanding recommendation from final year students on the quality of teaching and learning on this course.

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