MSc Advanced Electrical Power Systems Engineering at University of Manchester

Programme overview

A multidisciplinary MSc in electrical power systems, tackling global challenges informed by industrial needs and innovative research. Find out about the exciting opportunities and challenges of the AEPSE MSc with this video. Explore the Advanced Electrical Power Systems Engineering MSc.

What you will study

Power system engineering is about keeping things in balance. Not just the balance between generation and load, but also about the balance between the cost of energy and its environmental impact or the balance between the security-reliability of the supply and the investments needed to develop the system. Compulsory units include Dissertation, Power System Operation and Economics, Smart Distribution Networks, Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Modelling, Power System Dynamics and Stability, Smart Grids & Sustainable Electricity Systems.

Career pathways

Over the last thirty years, hundreds of students from around the world have come to the University to obtain an MSc in Electrical Power Engineering or similar. After graduation, they went on to work for: electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, specialised software houses, universities, and consultancy companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We require: a good Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in electrical, electronic or mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering. Other disciplines including computer science, mathematics, or physics will be considered on a case-by-case basis. And evidence of strong relevant content within your degree programme. English language: IELTS. Interview: No interview is required for this course.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/howtoapply/

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