Advanced Electrical Power & Energy Systems MSc
University of Strathclyde
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MSc - Master of Science

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John Anderson Campus

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SEP-25

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21 Months

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MSc - Master of Science

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John Anderson Campus

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SEP-25

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21 Months

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To be an effective power engineer you need a good knowledge of underpinning technologies and user and application requirements. You also require a firm understanding of the business and regulatory landscape that national and multinational power and utility companies must work within.This course brings together advanced expertise in all aspects of electrical energy and power systems, complemented by studies in electricity markets and power systems economics.The course is designed to provide the ...Read more

To be an effective power engineer you need a good knowledge of underpinning technologies and user and application requirements. You also require a firm understanding of the business and regulatory landscape that national and multinational power and utility companies must work within.

This course brings together advanced expertise in all aspects of electrical energy and power systems, complemented by studies in electricity markets and power systems economics.

The course is designed to provide the advanced training you need for a career in the dynamic power and energy sectors.

Accreditation:
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) – this programme is CEng accredited and fulfils the educational requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer when presented with a CEng-accredited Bachelors programme.

Careers:
The course provides the advanced level of knowledge and understanding required for challenging, well paid and exciting careers in the high growth power and energy sectors.

Employment prospects are excellent, with recent graduates working in power engineering consultancy, global power utilities (generation, supply and distribution), the renewable energy sector and manufacturing. They've taken up professional and technical positions as electrical engineers, power systems specialists, distribution engineer and asset managers in large energy utilities such as Iberdrola, EDF Energy and China State Grid.

Graduates have also taken up roles in project management and engineering consultancy with companies such as Arup, Atkins Global, Ramboll, Mott MacDonald and AMEC.

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WUSCA ranking:
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13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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15th
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32nd
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Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in electronic, electrical, power or energy engineering.

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£992 month

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Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£992 month

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Students from England

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£992 month

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Students from Scotland

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£992 month

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Students from Wales

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£992 month

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Students from Northern Ireland

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£2,592 month

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

£2,592 month

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Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - £310 Per week

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University of Strathclyde
University of Strathclyde , Glasgow

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