Energy and Sustainability with Electrical Power Engineering (MSc)

You’ll need a 2:1 degree in electrical engineering or electronic engineering.

You must also have an upper 2:1 score in the following modules:

• 1 electrical machines module (e.g. electrical machines, electrical apparatus, electrical drives, electrical motors, control of machines or drives, electro-mechanical energy convertors)
• 1 electric power systems module (e.g. power system control, electrical power systems, energy power systems, transmissions and distribution of electrical power, power generation, electrical networks)
• 1 electrical engineering module (e.g. high voltage engineering, power circuits, electrotechnics, power electronics, electronic converters)
• 1 engineering physics module (e.g. engineering physics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, electromagnetic theory, applied electromagnetics, robotics, control engineering)

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This is a one-year course running September to the following September split over 3 semesters. In semesters 1 and 2 you’ll study taught modules, and in semester 3 (summer) you’ll complete an individual research project with dissertation.

In semester 1 you'll study technical modules covering core energy and electrical power engineering material. You'll also cover a research methods and project preparation module. There will be exams in January. 

In semester 2 you'll study some modules of your choice, and will continue to study the compulsory research methods and project preparation module. There will be exams in May and June.

Want more detail? See all the modules in the course.

Learning

The learning activities for this course include: 

• lectures and tutorials 
• laboratory sessions 
• visits to industrial sites 
• lectures from visiting industrialists and academics 
• independent learning (studying on your own)

What to read before you start 

You’ll need to do some pre-reading before the start of this course. These books are recommended to re-familiarise yourself with the relevant course material:

• Circuit Theory - Dorf R C, Svoboda J A Introduction to Electric Circuits, 7th ed., John Wiley & Sons,2006 
• Electrical machines - Chapman S. J, Electrical Machinery and Power System Fundamentals, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2001 
• Electromagnetics - Hammond P and Sykulski J K, Engineering Electromagnetism, Oxford University Press 1994 
• Thermodynamics - Sonntag R.E, Borgnakke C. and Van Wylen G.J., Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 6th ed., John Wiley & Sons, 2003

Assessment

We’ll assess you through a range of methods to demonstrate your knowledge, understanding and ability.  

Assessment methods will include:  

• reports and coursework  
• using software 
• a dissertation 
• individual and small-group projects 
• problem solving and design exercises 
• laboratory reports with literature reviews 
• unseen written exams

Dissertation

You’ll carry out an individual research project lasting up to 14 weeks with a 15,000-word dissertation. The Research Methods and Project Preparation module in semester 1 and 2 will prepare you for this.

Academic Support

We’ll assign you a personal tutor, and you’ll have access to a senior tutor.

We are ranked second equal for graduate prospects in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the Complete University Guide 2019.

Create a career in the electrical power industry from this course. Graduates from our MSc are employed worldwide in leading technology companies, innovative energy and transport providers, and government departments and organizations. 

You’ll benefit from our strong relationship with employers. We communicate with around 300 companies a year to support a full range of visits, events and activities. We also advertise over 400 technology positions every year directly to our Southampton graduates only.

Our dedicated careers hub is affiliated with over 100 renowned companies such as:

• IBM 
• Arm 
• Microsoft Research 
• Imagination Technologies 
• Nvidia 
• Samsung Google

Careers services at Southampton

We're a top 20 UK university for employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2019). Our Careers and Employability Service will support you throughout your time as a student and for up to 5 years after graduation. This support includes:

• work experience schemes
• CV/resume and interview skills workshops
• networking events
• careers fairs attended by top employers
• a wealth of volunteering opportunities
• study abroad and summer school opportunities

We have a vibrant entrepreneurship culture. You'll be able to take advantage of:

• our dedicated start-up incubator, Futureworlds
• a wide variety of enterprise events run throughout the year
• our partnership in the world’s number 1 business incubator, SETsquared

Tuition fees

Fees for a year's study:

• UK/EU students pay £9,250.
• International students pay £25,450.

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What your fees pay for

Your tuition fee covers the full cost of tuition and all examinations.

10% alumni discount

If you’re a graduate of the University of Southampton you get a 10% discount on your postgraduate tuition fees.

Postgraduate Master’s Loans (UK and EU nationals only)

This can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate master's course. Find out if you're eligible.

Funding your postgraduate studies

A variety of additional scholarships, grants and bursaries  may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations.

You can apply directly through our online form by using the apply button on this page.

Application deadlines

Supporting information

When you apply you’ll need to submit a personal statement explaining why you want to take the course. 

You’ll need to include information about: 

• your knowledge of the subject area
• why you want to study a postgraduate qualification in this course
• how you intend to use your qualification

You'll also need to send 2 academic references. 

Please include the required paperwork showing your first degree and your IELTS English language test score (if you are a non-native English speaker) with your application. Without these, your application may be delayed.

Learn more about how to apply with our postgraduate application guide.

What happens after you apply

You'll be able to track your application through our online Applicant Record System.

We will assess your application on the strength of your:

• academic achievements
• relevant professional experience
• personal statement
• academic references

We'll get back to you within 6 weeks with a decision about your application.

Equality and diversity

We treat and select everyone in line with our Equality and Diversity Statement.

Got a question?

Please contact us if you're not sure you have the right experience or qualifications to get onto this course.

Email: enquiries@southampton.ac.uk
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 5000