Overview

If you’re considering a career in the electrical power industry, this course will give you the skills in high demand from employers.

You’ll learn about:

the design and management of power systems
bulk electrical energy transport issues
the design and operation of electricity transmission and distribution networks
how to specify equipment through tools such as ERACS and PowerWorld
the fundamentals and impact of current and future energy/power production methods

You'll get to personalise this Electrical Power Systems course at University of Southampton to your interests and career aims, through a choice of modules and an individual project. You’ll also have access to research facilities, including our high-voltage laboratory and interdisciplinary clean room.

Career Opportunities

This programme provides an excellent base for students considering a career in the electrical power industry. Graduates from our MSc programme are employed worldwide in leading companies at the forefront of technology. ECS runs a dedicated careers hub which is affiliated with renowned companies such as:

IBM

Arm

Microsoft Research

Imagination Technologies

Nvidia

Samsung Google

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

TT Technical Methods and Writing

Project Preparation

Power Systems Analysis

Power Generation: Technology and Impact on Society

Power and Distribution

Bioenergy

Green Electronics

Mechanical Power Transmission and Vibration

Electrical Materials

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in electrical engineering or electronic engineering.

You must also have an upper 2:1 score in the following modules:

1 electrical machines module (e.g. electrical machines, electrical apparatus, electrical drives, electrical motors, control of machines or drives, electro-mechanical energy convertors)

1 electric power systems module (e.g. power system control, electrical power systems, energy power systems, transmissions and distribution of electrical power, power generation, electrical networks)

1 electrical engineering module (e.g. high voltage engineering, power circuits, electrotechnics, power electronics, electronic converters)

1 engineering physics module (e.g. engineering physics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetic theory, applied electromagnetics, robotics, control engineering)

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Tuition Fees

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35000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11500 GBP / year

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Living costs

Southampton

United Kingdom

697 - 1093 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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