University of Greenwich
Electrical Power Engineering MSc
University of Greenwich

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28663 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £26283 - £31518 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518

Course Description

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 on this course develop their technical skills and advanced knowledge while specialising 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 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.

**Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:** **Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies** **Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research** **Examinations**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Electrical Power Engineering, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

Applicants without a degree that have professional and vocational experience (e.g. incorporated engineer or chartered engineer status) may be considered if they demonstrate the potential to succeed on the course.

Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered

You can also read our admissions policy

Costs

Tuition Fees Electrical Power Engineering MSc

EU £11000
England UK £11000
Northern Ireland £11000
Scotland £11000
Wales £11000
International £17450

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Engineering

    • #47 
    • #1138 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

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About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

List of 214 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Greenwich - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Greenwich

undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)
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