Electrical Power Systems with Advanced Research 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 2 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Electrical Power Systems with Advanced Research MSc

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Course overview

Take the lead in the future of our energy networks. Our two-year MSc will develop your advanced power engineering skills and prepare you for a research career.

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

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 best thing about the course is that I experienced both taught and research curricula. In the first year, I had the opportunity to be taught by lecturers with many years of experience in the academic and power industry. In the second year, the research curriculum gave me an insight into research work as a pre-PhD student.
Oluwa Tomisin
MSc in Electrical Power System with Advanced Research student

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Course structure

Join a 2 year full-time adventure with our programme, offering a rich array of experiences such as lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, and assignments. The centrepiece of the programme is the advanced research project which you'll be dedicating a lot of time to in your second year.

In this term, you'll immerse yourself in three compulsory modules tailored to offer immersive learning opportunities. Our teaching approach integrates lectures, tutorials, and simulation-based lab experiments to facilitate hands-on understanding of electrical power systems and deep into the material.

Each module is assessed through a combination of presentations, group assignments, individual tasks, and a final examination. The culmination of this term is marked by the final examination, scheduled for January.

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This two year Electrical Power Systems with Advanced Research Masters/MSc will give you the skills and specialist experience required to significantly enhance your career in power industry

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.

English Program Requirements

If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification.

For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:

TOEFL: 88 overall with no less than 21 in Reading, 20 Listening, 22 Speaking and 21 in Writing
Pearson Test of English (PTE): Academic 67 with no less than 64 in all four skills
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced - minimum overall score of 176, with no less than 169 in any component
LanguageCert ESOL SELT (UKVI): B2 'Communicator' with no less than 33 in each skill

Career

Career opportunities

Whether you are a future or current engineer, elevate your skill set by learning advanced concepts in electrical power systems and renewable energy. Be the next leader involved in the operation, control, design, and economic analysis of the electrical power systems and networks including smart grids.