Study Advanced Power Engineering MSc at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, School of Engineering

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our two-year MSc programme in Advanced Power Engineering will train you in the most up-to-date developments in power engineering technologies.You will expand your knowledge of both traditional and renewable power sources and will explore efficient and sustainable methods of power production.Through the taught courses you will acquire the advanced fundamentals, research tools and techniques of power engineering. You will also develop an in-depth knowledge of emerging technologies and advanced numerical methods to address some of the world's grand challenges, such as integration of wind energy, offshore renewables, energy storage and photovoltaics.In your second year you will undertake a year-long research project when you will be able to focus on a relevant topic of your choice. You have the opportunity to do this either within one of our research groups, or in industry in collaboration with a power company. This in-depth project will advance your research and transferable skills, preparing you for a career in the field or further study into a PhD.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,270.00 (US$ 37,800) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

The King's Buildings Campus

Grant Institute Kings Buildings,W Mains Rd,

Edinburgh,

EH9 3JW, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 degree, or international equivalent, in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering.

Applicants with different academic backgrounds may be considered but we expect you to have passed at least two power engineering related courses with marks equivalent to UK 2:1 as a minimum. Examples of relevant courses are power electronics, power systems, electric machines, control engineering, renewable energy etc. This requirement may be partially met by relevant industrial experience; applicants with non-standard backgrounds may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants will also need to submit a personal statement, which should clearly indicate their level of understanding in power engineering, as well as demonstrating their strong interest in and commitment to the field.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.