MSc Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

MSc Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems focuses on power electronics in electricity utility systems and their application to renewable energy systems, embedded generation and micro grids. Students build expertise in power electronics, system protection, renewable energy and digital signal processing for sustainable energy networks. Facilities at the Stoke-on-Trent campus include a dedicated renewable energy and power systems lab, simulation technology and 3D printing, with field trips and an industry placement option.

Duration: 1 year full-time (usual postgraduate taught pattern: 1 academic year); placement-year option available | Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules are Advanced Power Systems, Power Electronics and Digital Signal Processing, Renewable Energy Systems and Lifecycle Analysis, Engineering Project Management and Research Methods, and an MSc Individual Project.

Career pathways

Career prospects for electrical engineers are described as excellent given a worldwide shortage, particularly in renewables owing to rising investment in the sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or equivalent in a related engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering or Power Engineering. Applicants with significant appropriate experience may be considered if they satisfy the University they can respond to the challenge of postgraduate work. If the first language is not English, IELTS Academic with overall 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,925 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK / Channel Islands; January 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27). January 2027 start Source

Intake: January 2027; September 2027; January 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time (usual postgraduate taught pattern: 1 academic year); placement-year option availab

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