Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems MSc (Eng)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems MSc (Eng) at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £36000 | £48000 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £35500 | £27500 - £45000 | £36500 - £63000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27884 | £27717 | £35530 |
25-75 percentile range | £23465 - £32837 | £21492 - £35900 | £25913 - £47649 |
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Course Description
Renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions are top of the global environmental agenda. This Masters programme is designed to address the fundamentals of renewable energy, showing how solar, wind and other energy sources can work harmoniously and be efficiently integrated into practical power systems.
You'll study core power engineering topics such as power converters, electric drives and control alongside modules specific to renewable energy sources and power system.
At the same time, you'll study a unique range of modules on the generation of electricity from solar and wind power, energy management through the applications of power electronics and comprehensive analysis of smart grid systems. You'll also explore the opportunity to address the control and management issues in modern energy systems.
The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering here at Leeds is an exciting and stimulating environment. It’s home to specialist teaching facilities and a wealth of leading researchers working on real-world issues and contributing to global change. This means you'll be learning the most up-to-date practices, equipping you with the specialist skill set and knowledge you’ll need to address the renewable energy challenges and problems in a wide range of careers.
Why study at Leeds:
- This Masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
- Our globally-renowned research conducted right here on campus feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in areas such as microgrids, smart energy systems, stand-alone energy systems based on renewable sources and energy systems for electric vehicles.
- Advance your knowledge and skills in critical areas like energy management, smart grid analysis, power electronics and programming.
- Build industry experience by conducting your own individual project which focuses on a real-world topic of your choice, giving you the chance to make your own contribution to science and develop professional skills in research and critical thinking.
- Access specialist and research-grade facilities including high-quality test and measurement equipment.
- Experience expert theoretical and practical teaching delivered by a programme team made up of researchers and academics who specialise in a wide range of electronic and electrical engineering.
- Enjoy small groups that are used to support the teaching, giving you access to regular feedback and help with solving problems you may have with a particular topic directly from the academic staff.
- Enhance your career prospects and become part of our successful alumni who have secured jobs in major organisations, including the National Grid, EDF, Scottish Power and Northern Powergrid.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems MSc (Eng) at University of Leeds
30% | Administrative occupations |
25% | Secretarial and related occupations |
15% | Media Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
A 2:1 (Hons) bachelor degree in electronic/electrical engineering, mechatronics or a related subject. Applicants should have high marks in relevant modules such as power electronics, power systems, electrical machines or drives.
We accept a range of international equivalent qualifications
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
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 Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #9
- #166
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Leeds
About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
Where is this programme taught
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 86% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 155 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic and Electrical Engineering with International Study MEng | University of Strathclyde | 75% | 8% | 6% | £9250 | £26700 | 210 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
Electrical & Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 90% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £28600 | 163 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
Electronic Engineering (four-year integrated masters) MEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time | |
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad MEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 87% | 0% | 7% | £9250 | £28600 | 159 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023