Overview

Qualified electrical engineers are desperately needed by the power industry. There is also a severe shortage of power engineering expertise in other sectors, such as government bodies and finance organisations, where a detailed knowledge of energy supply and demand is increasingly important. This course in Electrical Power Engineering MSc course at the University of Warwick will give you the knowledge and skills required for a career in electrical power engineering and is an opportunity to update your knowledge with the latest developments in renewable energy and smart grids.

As the mitigation of global warming becomes ever more important, the electrification of transportation and heat as well as the accelerated penetration of renewable energy into the power grid have become main objectives in Electrical Power Engineering. The technologies studied in this MSc are the underpinning innovation forces in various industries including the electric transportation industry, aviation industry and power generation and transmission industries including renewable energy.

Careers

Graduates from this course can work for:

Electricity Distribution Companies

Electrical Power Plants

Automotive Companies

Manufacturing Companies of Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Construction Companies

Transport Companies

or pursue research programmes (PhD) in academic institutions

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Control of Electrical Drives

Advanced Power Electronic Converters and Devices

Operation and Control of Power Systems

Individual Project

Electrical Power Engineering Design Project

Research Methods and Professional Skills

Audience

This course is accredited by the IET and InstMC.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Electrical Engineering Energy Engineering View 105 other Masters in Energy Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum 2:i undergraduate UK Honours degree or equivalent international qualification, in an engineering, physical sciences or mathematical subject.
Please note that applicants will need post A2 Level (or equivalent) knowledge in Mathematics, covering topics such as linear algebra, calculus and analysis, and including differential equations. This could be gained through a mathematics module taken as part of an undergraduate course. It is expected that candidates have a good understanding of these topics at the start of their MSc studies.

Tuition Fees

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31670 GBP / year

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13040 GBP / year

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Living costs

Coventry

United Kingdom

656 - 1057 GBP / month

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