A pathway from foundations to application
This self-directed pathway organises electrical engineering into four connected stages. It is a subject exploration resource rather than an accredited programme specification. Work through the stages at a pace that allows time for reading, practice and reflection.
1. Circuit analysis
Focus on circuit analysis as a way to understand circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to circuit analysis. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how circuit analysis connects with electromagnetism. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.
2. Electromagnetism
Focus on electromagnetism as a way to understand circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to electromagnetism. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how electromagnetism connects with control systems. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.
3. Control systems
Focus on control systems as a way to understand circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to control systems. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how control systems connects with power electronics. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.
4. Power electronics
Focus on power electronics as a way to understand circuits and electrical systems from devices to power networks. Build a concise glossary, identify the central models and explain one idea without relying on specialist vocabulary.
Learning activity: select a published example related to power electronics. Identify the question, evidence and conclusion. Reconstruct the reasoning and note one assumption that could change the result.
Portfolio evidence: write a short critical explanation of how power electronics connects with circuit analysis. Include an annotated diagram, worked example or source comparison where appropriate.