MSc Electrical Power Systems Engineering

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 38,400 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MSc Electrical Power Systems Engineering

About

Find out about the exciting opportunities and challenges of the EPSE MSc with this video.

Power system engineering is about keeping things in balance. Not just the balance between generation and load, but also about the balance between the cost of energy and its environmental impact or the balance between the security-reliability of the supply and the investments needed to develop the system.

This programme will teach you how to apply technological advances and implement sophisticated computing techniques to power systems.

The course has been significantly improved in several areas: you will learn static and dynamic modelling of electric machines and power electronics. You will be able to apply this modelling in dynamics and stability assessment, with particular emphasis on power converters stability. You will also learn control aspects of micro-grids, technologically advanced solutions in distribution networks, the fundamentals of communications in power systems, as well as the resilience aspects in modern power systems.

During the first semester, you will learn about the power system physical phenomena and their static and dynamic modelling. You will do coursework in computer simulations and laboratories. In the second semester, you will apply the acquired knowledge to study stability, modern distribution networks, protection with communications, as well as planning and reliability of power systems.

During the summer, your MSc dissertation project gives you a chance to develop your research skills and to explore in depth one of the topics discussed during the course.

Disciplines

Master of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require:

a good Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in electrical, electronic or mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering. Other disciplines including computer science, mathematics, or physics will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

And

evidence of strong relevant content within your degree programme.

When assessing your academic record and the suitability of your degree background, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. We will be checking for sufficient relevant content in at least one of the following areas: electrical power systems, control and automation, maths and programming.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is:

IELTS at least 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT : at least 90 overall with no subtest below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
Pearson PTE : at least 70 overall with no subtest below 65.
An acceptable equivalent English Language qualification .

Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .

Career

Career opportunities

I discovered and explored my research interest with first-hand experience in focusing on the subject area

which developed my research and technical skills, as well as improved my academic writing skills.
Arif Adam Bin Mohd Nor / MSc Electrical Power Systems Engineering graduate. PhD Electrical and Electronic Engineering at UoM

Our graduates therefore have excellent employment prospects, and have gone on to become:

Electrical Engineer;
Senior Electrical Engineer;
Power System Engineer;
Consultant;
Research Associate;
Design Engineer;
Researcher

And our graduates have secured roles in organisations such as:

National Grid;
Siemens;
State Grid Corporation of China;
SSE plc;
GE Energy;
GE Power Conversion;
ABB;
Pragmatic Consulting Ltd

Graduates from the course are employed in a variety of industries, including electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, specialised software houses, universities and consultancy companies.

The MSc can also be used as a springboard for postgraduate research.

Careers Service

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Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Blog

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