Program Overview

MSc Advanced Electrical Power Systems Engineering

Overview

The MSc Advanced Electrical Power Systems Engineering program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of electrical power systems engineering. The program covers a wide range of topics, including electrical power systems, control and automation, and sustainable energy systems.

Entry Requirements

• A good Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in electrical, electronic or mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering.
• Evidence of strong relevant content within the degree program.
• The university takes into account the grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where the qualification was studied.

Application and Selection

• The university operates a non-staged admissions process for this program.
• Provided the application is complete, the university aims to give a decision on the application within 3 months from the date on which it was submitted.
• Applications placed after 30th June 2025 may be considered at the university's discretion if there are still places available on the program.
• Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must demonstrate that they have met all the conditions of their offer by 31st July 2025.

Course Details

• The program is available full-time and part-time.
• The full-time program is 2 years, and the part-time program is 3 years.
• The program includes a range of core and optional modules, including:
  • Electrical Power Systems
  • Control and Automation
  • Sustainable Energy Systems
  • Energy Storage and Grid Integration
  • Power Electronics and Drives

Careers

• The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to pursue a career in electrical power systems engineering.
• Graduates of the program have gone on to work in a range of industries, including energy, manufacturing, and construction.

Fees

• For entry in the academic year beginning September 2025, the tuition fees are as follows:
  • MSc (full-time): £14,000 year 1, £7,000 year 2 (UK students)
  • MSc (full-time): £36,500 year 1, £18,500 year 2 (International, including EU, students)
• The fees quoted above will be fully inclusive for the course tuition, administration, and computational costs during studies.
• All fees for entry will be subject to yearly review and incremental rises per annum are also likely over the duration of courses lasting more than a year for UK/EU students.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• The University of Manchester offers a number of postgraduate-taught scholarships and awards to outstanding UK and international students each year.
• The Manchester Masters Bursaries are aimed at widening access to master's courses by removing barriers to postgraduate education for students from underrepresented groups.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• The program aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
  • Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
  • Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities
  • Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
  • Goal 13: Climate action

School/Faculty Overview

• The School of Engineering creates a world of possibilities for students pursuing skills and understanding.
• Through dynamic research and teaching, the school develops engineering solutions that make a difference to society in an ethical and sustainable way.
• Science-based engineering is at the heart of what the school does, and through collaboration, the school supports the engineers and scientists of tomorrow to become technically strong, analytically innovative, and creative.