Electrical Power Systems MSc

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 33,660 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Electrical Power Systems MSc

About

Course overview

Take the lead in the future of our energy networks. Our MSc course will develop your power engineering skills ready for an exciting career.

You’ll discover the challenges facing the electrical power industry and learn how to develop innovative solutions for power system problems. Earn a qualification respected around the world.

Accredited programme

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The renewal of our accreditation takes us past a 40 year unbroken record of offering professional engineering qualifications.

The School lacks nothing, be it licences for software you need to study like MATLAB, or links with companies, or even PhDs which are offered by the School, etc. Their careers network is just amazing, with the latest opportunities sent right to your inbox.
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MSc Electrical Power Systems student

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Course Structure

The MSc in Electrical Power Systems is a 1 year full-time programme, comprising of lectures, laboratory work, tutorials and assignments. You'll submit your project at the end of the academic year. The course can also be taken on a part time basis over two years.

In this term, you'll complete three compulsory modules. Teaching is delivered predominantly through lectures, tutorials, and simulation-based lab experiments.

Module assessments comprise of a presentation and a group assignment, or individual assignments and a final examination. Final examination for this term takes place in January.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelors degree of four years duration from a recognised university in the Saudi Arabia will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3.0/4, 3.75/5 or 75% for 2:1 equivalency or 2.8/4, 3.5/5 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency.

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Career

Career opportunities

The programme meets the industrial demand for the training and education of both existing and future engineers in the advanced concepts of electrical power systems and renewable energy. Emerge as a graduate of the highest calibre with the right skills and knowledge, capable of leading in teams involved in the operation, control, design, and economic analysis of the electrical power systems and networks of the future: smart grids.

Careers Network

Get ready for tomorrow, with advice, guidance and opportunities at every step of your studies. From developing new skills to preparing for a PhD, our Careers Network can help you gain an advantage in the job market or advance in your field.

Whatever you plan to do after your degree, the Careers Network offers a range of events and support services including networking opportunities, career coaching, one-to-one guidance, careers fairs and links with leading graduate recruiters. We also offer subject-specific careers consultants and a dedicated careers website for international students.

Careers and employability