Overview

Throughout this Advanced Power Engineering MSc programme from The University of Edinburgh 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.

Career opportunities

Power engineering is one of the most in-demand professions in the UK and worldwide with governments putting plans in place to decarbonise and modernise the electricity sector.

The transition to a green economy will require a highly skilled workforce led by electrical power engineers with a solid academic background, an appreciation of the trajectory of the industry and an understanding of the challenges and implications brought about by the introduction of new power technologies.

As a graduate from our MSc Advanced Power Engineering programme, you will be equipped to go into a wide range of careers anywhere in the world, such as in:

academia

governments

energy consultancies

energy utilities

engineering or construction companies

renewable energy developers

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Distributed Energy Resources and Smart Grids

Engineering Research Methods with Grand Challenge

Power Engineering Laboratory

Power Conversion

Power Systems
Solar Energy & Photovoltaic Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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 backgtrounds may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants will also need to demonstrate a strong interest in and commitment to power engineering as evidenced in their personal statement.

Please note that entry to this programme is very competitive. A typical offer will normally require a UK first class honours degree or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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29270 GBP / year

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12000 GBP / year

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Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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Funding

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