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Overview
Why study this degree at UCL?
The department has an international reputation for the excellence of its research which is funded by numerous bodies including: EPSRC, EU, Wellcome Trust, the Royal Society, the Leverhulme Trust, UK Ministry of Defence, BAE Systems, Cosworth Technology, Ebara, Jaguar Cars, Shell, and BP.
UCL Mechanical Engineering has a range of research and teaching facilities which enhance the experience of students on the programme. Highlights include an extensive workshop, four engine test cells of the highest specification, a fuel cell laboratory, an electrical power laboratory and a fluid mechanics laboratory.
Careers
Graduates from this programme have the opportunity to forge careers in a range of sectors internationally. There are career opportunies in manufacturing and the engineering of transportation, including rail, road, shipping and aviation and the design of electric and hybrid drive trains.
Students can also gain employment in power industries, including new and renewable energy technologies such as wind, solar and tidal power.
This Power Systems Engineering MSc at the University College London (UCL) helps to develop engineers capable of managing multidisciplary engineering projects, for example projects which bring together electrical, mechanical and financial elements.
Employability
Delivered by leading research and academic staff from across UCL, the programme provides a range of opportunities for students to network and keep abreast of emerging ideas. This is enhanced by our collaborations with companies and governmental bodies such as BAE Systems, Rolls Royce, Lloyds Register and TfL, who provide specialised lectures and are key to our research success.
We encourage students to develop networks through the programme and via the department’s careers programme, which includes employer-led events and individual coaching.
We equip our graduates with the skills and confidence needed to play a creative and leading role in the professional and research community.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Power Transmission and Auxiliary Machinery Systems
- Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives
- Electrical Power Systems and Electrical Propulsion
- New and Renewable Energy Systems
- Project Management
- Group Design Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 62
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Energy & Power Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 797 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 62
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university in a suitable engineering subject such as electrical, mechanical or mechatronics, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
- Some basic knowledge of applied electricity is essential.
Tuition Fee
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International
31200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31200 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
16000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
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Funding
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