Electrical Power Engineering, MSc at University of Greenwich

Build on a first degree or your prior experience in electrical or electronic engineering and develop new technical skills at an advanced level.

Our Master's in Electrical Power Engineering builds on your existing knowledge and explores how modern power systems are designed and built. Students on this course develop their technical skills and advanced knowledge while specialising in the field of electrical power. You'll also develop your professional, analytical and management skills, and gain insight into the issues that relate to the management of an engineering business.

As part of this course, students undertake a major research project, which can be developed from our impressive industry links. The projects carried out by our students often reflect key interests of the faculty, which include power electronics, renewable energy and alternative energy systems. Take advantage of our world-class and recently refurbished laboratories at our Medway Campus in Kent.

What you should know about this course

•  You study at our Medway Campus in Kent and benefit from our world-class specialist and integrated engineering laboratories.
•  You’ll develop your trade skills, independent learning, and critical appraisal skills.
•  Our course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology and meets the further learning requirements for registration as a charted engineer. Course content is informed by the faculty’s Industrial Partnership Board.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates can pursue a wide variety of opportunities exist for electrical power engineers in both the power supply sector and large industrial consumers.

Do you provide employability services?

We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. Our Employer Partnerships Manager develops relationships with companies to provide employment opportunities.

Other members of the team help you to develop your knowledge of job markets, produce effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, and prepare for job applications and interviews.