MSc Electrical Power and Smart Grids at University of Exeter

Programme overview

MSc Electrical Power and Smart Grids is a unique Masters degree which focuses on operation, control and maintenance of future Smart Grid with particular emphasis on the challenges associated with Net-Zero and low carbon futures. You'll benefit from specialist facilities and equipment available at the Centre for Smart Grid , where you will be encouraged to attend lab sessions and to undertake your own project work and research.

Duration: 1 year full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will be introduced to the latest trends and technologies that are transforming the energy and electrical power sector as the world pivots towards sustainable and digitalised power systems. This programme makes use of the specialist facilities at the Centre for Smart Grid where you will be encouraged to attend lab sessions and undertake your own project work and research.

Career pathways

With electricity becoming the key energy vector in achieving society’s Net-Zero targets, new opportunities are on the rise in this field. Due to the integration of low carbon technologies and associated variabilities in energy supply and demand, recruiters are looking for workforce with additional knowledge and expertise in smart grid technologies, data analytics and renewables.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline. Relevant degrees: Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering; Building and Construction; Infrastructure Engineering; Applied Geology; Traffic Engineering; Physics; Architecture; Geology; Marine Technology. Exceptional applications may be judged on experience in lieu of academic qualifications e.g. relevant professional experience. English language: Profile B1 (international applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 14,300 a year (2027/28). UK fees per year: £14,300 full-time International fees per year: £31,300 full-time Fee information Fees can normally be paid by two termly instalments and may be paid online. You will also be required to pay a tuition fee deposit to secure your offer of a Source

International applicants: GBP 31,300 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/masters-degrees/apply/

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