London, United Kingdom
DURATION
1 up to 2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,450 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time international| home £11,000 per year; part-time international £2,908 per 30 credits | home £1,850 per 30 credits
Key Summary
Introduction
Build on a first degree or your prior experience in electrical or electronic engineering and develop new technical skills at an advanced level.
Our Master's in Electrical Power Engineering builds on your existing knowledge and explores how modern power systems are designed and built. Students in this course develop their technical skills and advanced knowledge while specializing in the field of electrical power. You'll also develop your professional, analytical, and management skills, and gain insight into the issues that relate to the management of an engineering business.
As part of this course, students undertake a major research project, which can be developed from our impressive industry links. The projects carried out by our students often reflect the key interests of the faculty, which include power electronics, renewable energy and alternative energy systems. Take advantage of our world-class and recently refurbished laboratories at our Medway Campus in Kent.
What you should know about this course
- You study at our Medway Campus in Kent and benefit from our world-class specialist and integrated engineering laboratories.
- You’ll develop your trade skills, independent learning, and critical appraisal skills.
- Our course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and meets the further learning requirements for registration as a charted engineer. Course content is informed by the faculty’s Industrial Partnership Board.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
There is a range of financial support options available to support your studies, including the Aspire@Greenwich award for study resources that many full-time students will receive.
EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their studies. View our EU bursary to find out more.
Discover more about grants, student loans, bursaries and scholarships. We also provide advice and support on budgeting, money management, and financial hardship.
Curriculum
Full time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Smart Grids and Sustainability (15 credits)
- Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
- Group Power Project (15 credits)
- Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
- Technology Integration and Interfacing (15 credits)
- Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
- Individual Research Project (60 credits)
- Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
- Academic English for Postgraduates (Engineering)
- Strategy & Management (15 credits)
Part time
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
- Technology Integration and Interfacing (15 credits)
- Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
- Strategy & Management (15 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Smart Grids and Sustainability (15 credits)
- Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
- Group Power Project (15 credits)
- Individual Research Project (60 credits)
- Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
What sort of careers do graduates pursue?
Graduates can pursue a wide variety of opportunities that exist for electrical power engineers in both the power supply sector and large industrial consumers.
Do you provide employability services?
We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. This includes an Employer Partnerships Manager, who works with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.
Our team will also help you understand the jobs market, produce effective CVs, and prepare for graduate job and placement applications in your final year.