MSc Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy at Swansea University

Programme overview

The MSc Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy covers semiconductor devices and technologies, advanced power electronics and advanced power systems, alongside renewable energy generation, wide band gap electronics, energy harvesting, solar cells and biofuels. It is based at Bay Campus and offers an optional additional Year in Industry.

Department: Electrical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with a Year in Industry; 2 or 3 years part-time | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory 20-credit modules: Advanced Power Semiconductor Technologies; Modern Control Systems; Engineering Business Management; Modern Electric Conversion Systems with Sustainable Energy Laboratory; Power Generation and Energy Technologies; Sustainable and Societal Engineering. A 60-credit MSc Dissertation in Electrical Engineering completes the degree.

Career pathways

Roles in control and instrumentation engineering, electrical engineering, IT consultancy, network engineering, systems analysis and engineering geology, in organisations from SMEs to multinationals. Employers engaging with students include Arup, Infineon, Nissan, Tata Steel, GE, Renishaw and Airbus.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Physics or a closely related subject (typical offer 2.2). English language (non-first-language speakers): IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or another approved test including the Swansea University English Test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,100 for the whole programme (2026/27). 1 year full-time. The Year in Industry route has the same Year 1 fee; a second Industry Placement Year course fee of 1,800 (home) or 3,600 (international) is charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 24,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). 1 year full-time. The Year in Industry route has the same Year 1 fee; a second Industry Placement Year course fee of 1,800 (home) or 3,600 (international) is charged separately. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time with a Year in Industry; 2 or 3 years part-time

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