Carleton University

Sustainable Electrical Power Engineering (BEng)

Program Information

School:Carleton University
Faculty:Faculty of Engineering and Design
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op
Field of Study:Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Description:

Electric power is being reshaped by electrification, renewables, storage and digital grid control. In Sustainable Electrical Power Engineering, you will learn to analyze, design and operate modern electrical power systems, from generation and power conversion to transmission, distribution and end use. You'll gain hands-on experience in our Smart Grid labs and during co-op work terms. With focused study areas in generation and use, efficiency and storage, and energy distribution, you can tailor your degree to your interests. Your career: electrical power and energy industries; electric utilities and grid operation; power systems and energy-efficiency consulting; industrial and manufacturing power systems; renewable and energy storage; electrified transportation and power conversion systems

URL:Sustainable Electrical Power Engineering (BEng) at Carleton University
Length:5 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $12,290
National: $15,126
International: $57,506

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.

Careers:Environmental Impact Analysts

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75 to 80
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

    Admission Requirements

    • OSSD with six Grade 12 courses at the 4U or 4M level
    • Prerequisite courses must be at the 4U level with no individual grade below 60%
    • Grade 12 English 4U is recommended for all degrees
    • Grade 12 4U/4M credits for co-op work experience will not be considered as part of the six courses
    • Required Courses
    • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
    • Chemistry (SCH4U)
    • Physics (SPH4U)
    • Calculus (MCV4U)
    • One credit from Biology and Vectors or Earth and Space Science
    • (Vectors recommended)
    • Students are expected to present a minimum percentage grade and prerequisite average. Please see the chart below for minimum cut-off ranges. Grade ranges apply to the overall and prerequisite average.
    • The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. All programs have limited enrolment. Admission is not guaranteed and all requirements are subject to change.
    Application Notes :

    Information on English language requirements for future international students: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/

    * The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on July 21, 2026

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