Electrical Energy Systems University of Strathclyde

Overview

Electrical energy is vital in today’s society. It powers manufacturing and transport, provides heat and light and is part of all modern life.

The search for, and integration of, renewable and carbon neutral energy sources into the existing power network requires innovative engineering solutions involving fuel cells, solar, wind, wave and tidal technologies. Examples of such innovation include our energy project in The Gambia and opportunities exist for you to be part of the annual expedition there to install solar technologies into rural communities.

Careers

Studying Electrical Energy Systems degree at the  University of Strathclyde opens many doors. The Scottish Government stated that it's Scotland’s ambition to become a world leader in clean, green energy. 

To achieve this, we need engineers with the technical expertise to deal with the complex issues surrounding the supply of electrical energy and applications of electrical power.

This degree responds to that need, offering excellent career opportunities in the electrical supply industry and power & renewable energy sectors. In addition, as electrical energy is increasingly used for powering transport, the automotive, aerospace, rail and ship-building industries will need graduates who can design and realise the transport systems of the future

Many of our graduates have secured well-paid and exciting jobs by the time they finished their degree. They take up positions as electrical engineers, transmission engineers and smart grid engineers with employers including ScottishPower, SSE REnewables, National Grid, and Aker Solutions.