Program Overview

Electrical Engineering for Sustainable and Renewable Energy MSc

Overview

This 12-month MSc course provides advanced instruction in the principles of sustainable energy and renewable technologies, taught alongside core topics in electrical engineering such as power electronics, electrical machines, and power systems.

Why Choose This Course?

• 10th in the UK for electrical and electronic engineering (The Guardian University Guide 2025)
• One of the largest research groups in Power Electronics, Machines and Control in the world (The Power Electronics and Machines Research Centre)
• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer

Course Content

This course will be taught full-time over 3 semesters or one calendar year. You will complete 120 credits of taught modules in the autumn and spring semesters, followed by an individual project with a dissertation worth further 60 credits in the summer semester.

Core Modules

• Holistic Engineering Design (10 credits)
  • This module equips students with the skills and mindset needed to address the complex and multifaceted challenges of the modern engineering landscape.
• Project Design and Development (10 credits)
  • This module equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to design, plan, and implement research projects.
• MSc Project (summer) (60 credits)
  • In this module, a student will be assigned to an individual supervisor who will be a staff member in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Optional Modules

• Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications (autumn) (20 credits)
  • This module introduces students to the concepts and operating principles of fixed and variable speed electric machine and drive systems.
• Advanced Power Electronics (autumn) (20 credits)
  • This module covers the design of power electronic converters for real applications.
• Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal (spring) (20 credits)
  • This module will examine aspects of performance analysis and system design/sizing of renewable energy systems for building integration.
• Advanced AC Drives (spring) (20 credits)
  • This module covers the control of AC drives, covering drives for a variety of machine types and control strategies.
• Energy Storage (spring) (10 credits)
  • Energy storage is emerging as one of the most important and most exciting of modern engineering activities.
• Technologies for the Hydrogen Economy (10 credits)
  • In this module, students develop understanding of hydrogen vehicle technologies and their role in delivering more sustainable transport and energy sectors.
• Power Electronic Applications and Control
  • Providing an understanding of the operational principles of power electronic converters and their associated systems.
• Power Networks (spring) (10 credits)
  • This module provides students with an understanding of power system apparatus and their behaviour under normal and fault conditions.
• Advanced Control (autumn) (20 credits)
  • This module covers a range of advanced control techniques used in a wide range of engineering applications.
• Applications of AI in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (10 credits)
  • TBC
• Cybersecurity in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (10 credits)
  • TBC

Learning and Assessment

How You Will Learn

• Lectures
• Group study
• Practical classes
• Workshops
• Lab sessions
• Supervision
• Tutorials
• Independent study

How You Will Be Assessed

• Formative examination
• Coursework
• Lab skills
• In-class test
• Online exams
• Exams
• Health and safety test
• Dissertation
• Reports

Entry Requirements

• Undergraduate degree: 2:1 or equivalent grade in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• International and EU equivalents: We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any element)

Fees

• Home / UK: £12,750
• International: £30,750

Careers

• Careers advice
• Job prospects
• Accreditation

We offer individual careers support for all postgraduate students. Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or résumé, develop your interview skills, and meet employers.

Graduate Destinations

Career destinations for our graduates in the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering include:

• IT business analysts
• Systems designers
• Programmers
• Software development professionals
• Production technicians
• Electrical engineers and engineering professionals

Career Progression

100% of postgraduates from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering secured work or further study within six months of graduation. The average starting salary was £25,450.