Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Students working with a robotic arm system during a practical electronics engineering session.

About the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department

Electrical and Electronic Engineering underpins modern life, from power distribution and building systems to control technologies and emerging smart systems.

At Glasgow Kelvin College, our courses focus on developing the practical skills and technical knowledge required to work safely and effectively in this fast-moving industry. You’ll learn about installation, testing, fault-finding and control systems, using industry-relevant equipment and approaches.

With progression from NC through to HNC/HND and opportunities for day-release study, you'll develop the knowledge, practical experience and confidence needed for careers across a wide range of engineering and technical industries.

Not sure which course is right for you?

Whether you're leaving school, already working in the industry or looking to develop specialist engineering skills, our Electrical and Electronic Engineering courses offer progression from introductory National Qualifications through to HNC, HND and Modern Apprenticeships. Whatever your starting point, we'll help you find the course that matches your experience and career goals.

Considering Electrical Engineering? ⚡

Thinking about studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering? Edward shares what it's really like to study at Glasgow Kelvin College, from developing practical skills and industry knowledge to preparing for a career in engineering.

PCB Engraver in Action | Electrical Engineering at Kelvin ⚡🔬

See our Electrical Engineering students demonstrate how a PCB engraver transforms a digital design into a finished circuit board. Shedden talks through the process, from engraving and drilling to assembling components and creating a working electronic circuit.

Real equipment. Real skills. Real engineering.

Student Video Transcripts

Edward: NQ Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Hi, I'm Edward. I am studying Electrical and Electronic Engineering here at Glasgow Kelvin College.

When I first applied, I was actually a bit scared because it's engineering. It's one of the hardest subjects you can do.

After the first month, meeting all the lecturers, they made it really easy to learn.

One of my favorite classes is combination logic. So learning about microchips, how the function logic gets, it sounds very intimidating. And for someone that had never really done it before, I came in blind. Honestly, I picked it up after a few months

I started off when I was a teenager as a chef, then graphic designer, and now I'm back again as an adult to study engineering. It's been a long road and it took me a long time to realise what I wanted to do. 

If you're hesitant about it, if you show up, at least you can say you tried. Don't be put off by the maths. Get out of it what you put into it. So if you're willing to put in the work, then it's definitely possible.

At the moment, I'm still thinking that I've got a few different paths. Renewable energy in the electronic sector, plant maintenance, windmill maintenance, maybe even working offshore.

Shedden: HND Electrical Engineering

Hi, my name is Shedden. I'm currently undertaking the HND Electrical Engineering course at Glasgow Kelvin.

I'll show you how the PCB engraver here works. Here we have the finished result. 

After cutting from the PCB engraver, we take one of these boards and we can put components on it, as shown here.

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