University of Southampton
School of Electronics and Computer Science

Undergraduate Courses

Power Academy

Our undergraduate degree programmes are distinctive, stimulating, and challenging. Because the School combines electronics, computer science, and electrical engineering, you will find that you have a better chance of following your interests and being able to experience greater specialization in your chosen programme. This is one of the reasons why our graduates are in demand. You can find out more about the School by following the links at the bottom of the page. Detailed information, including full syllabus and module content, for all our courses is available below.

The Power Academy Scholarship Scheme

ECS is happy to be one of a handful of Universities whose students can apply for the scheme. The scheme is open to all UK and EU students studying our Electrical and Electromechanical Engineering courses (details above).

Power Academy

The Power Academy has brought together leading universities and major power sector organisations to develop an engineering scholarship fund that will provide you with support and finance throughout your university course - whether you are currently choosing a degree course, already have an offer, or are thinking of changing courses, apply today!

Including the bursary (which is not means-tested) The Power Academy offers the following benefits:

  • A bursary of £2,200 for each year of study
  • Contribution towards university tuition fees
  • £220 for books and software
  • Mentors from industry partners
  • Paid summer work placements

Other benefits:

  • A sense of achievement: only 60 scholarships are awarded each year
  • Opportunity to gain a qualification in a cutting-edge, exciting & growing industry
  • Long term career prospects (Power Engineers are in critical demand)
  • Professional credibility
  • Annual high level seminar on important sector issues
For more information and details on how to apply please refer to the scholarship section of the Institution of Engineering and Technology

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