| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
Our Electrical Power MSc covers all major disciplines of electrical power. You'll deepen your knowledge, commercial awareness and technical ability to develop advanced skills. Specialise in one of three streams: electrical power, power distribution engineering or advanced electrical power.
About this course
Newcastle University is home to the UK's largest academic research group in Electrical Power, giving you an enhanced learning experience. Taught by leaders in their field, you will benefit from research-led teaching and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. You'll learn from researchers solving problems of global importance by engaging with industry and working across disciplines.
Our MSc programme is designed for graduates in:
The flexible nature of this programme allows you to specialise in one of three streams:
Electrical Power Stream
We developed this stream alongside industry experts. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of key areas of electrical power and applications including:
Power Distribution Engineering Stream
We developed this stream alongside industry experts. Industry experts will also help to deliver it. It covers all aspects of modern and future power distribution systems including:
Electrical Power (advanced) Stream
This stream is designed for those who want to advance their knowledge further in electrical power. It encompasses the key areas of electrical power. There is an emphasis on project work, such as:
Our industry focused approach equips you with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. This will demonstrate your in depth commercial awareness and technical knowledge. Benefits include:
What you'll learn
Electrical Power Stream
This stream is ideal if you want to work within the electrical power and renewable energy sectors. It has been designed alongside industry experts. This means you'll gain an advanced education, plus the skills needed to make sound decisions in this dynamic global industry.
You will:
Power Distribution Engineering Stream
This stream is both highly academic and practical. You'll acquire specialist knowledge in electrical power distribution systems at an advanced level. You will gain an appreciation of real-life issues and problems in an area of industry where skills are in great demand. Working alongside industry experts, you'll develop a unique understanding of the theory and apply it to solve problems in real-life situations and practical environments.
You will:
You will also have the opportunity to select optional modules that cover:
(*running 2021/22)
Electrical Power (advanced) Stream
Complemented by themes featured in the Electrical Power Stream, this advanced stream will enable you to extend your knowledge in electrical power further through enhanced practical learning. Structured projects will allow you to develop the skills sought by industry.
You will:
Your development
We have a multidisciplinary approach to teaching. This means you will engage with students across key engineering disciplines as well as being taught by senior industry experts. Our industry experts range from network operators to solution developers, and from infrastructure manufacturers to consultants. This offers a rich and diverse learning experience.
You will have the opportunity to carry out research and development projects in multi-million pound state-of-the-art facilities. You'll work alongside active collaborations between the University and industry.
Delivery
We have a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and you will engage with students across all key electrical and electronic engineering disciplines. This offers a rich and diverse learning experience.
Our teaching consists of:
Modules are taught by block delivery, allowing you to immerse yourself and understand the subject in more depth.
Our strong industrial engagement means our courses are shaped by industry. You will benefit from:
(*Power Distribution Engineering stream)
Accreditation
The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Engineering Council. This ensures you receive a good foundation for professional registration.
Facilities
You have access to a range of dedicated specialist facilities in the School of Engineering and across campus to support your studies and enhance your learning experience.
Teaching facilities include:
Research facilities include:
Our research group also has dedicated equipment and laboratories:
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/electrical-power-msc/?utm_source=referral-study-link&utm_medium=course-listing&utm_content=electrical-power-msc&utm_campaign=PG3PL-study-link#fees&funding
A 2:2 BEng honours degree, or equivalent, in:
Other subjects that may be considered include:
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 1 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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