MSc Electrical Power

Our Electrical Power MSc covers all major disciplines of electrical power. You'll deepen your knowledge, commercial awareness and technical ability to develop advanced skills. Specialise in one of three streams: electrical power, power distribution engineering or advanced electrical power.

About this course

Newcastle University is home to the UK's largest academic research group in Electrical Power, giving you an enhanced learning experience. Taught by leaders in their field, you will benefit from research-led teaching and access to state-of-the-art research facilities. You'll learn from researchers solving problems of global importance by engaging with industry and working across disciplines.

Our MSc programme is designed for graduates in:

electrical and electronic engineering
related disciplines

The flexible nature of this programme allows you to specialise in one of three streams:

Electrical Power
Electrical Power (advanced option)

Electrical Power Stream

We developed this stream alongside industry experts. It will provide you with a thorough understanding of key areas of electrical power and applications including:

advanced power electronics
power systems operation
electrical machines
control of electric drives
design and analysis of electrical machines
renewable energy and smart grids

Electrical Power (advanced) Stream

This stream is designed for those who want to advance their knowledge further in electrical power. It encompasses the key areas of electrical power. There is an emphasis on project work, such as:

practical electrical power and control project developing experimental skills communicated in a technical report
technology review project reviewing developments and future trends
multidisciplinary individual project applying knowledge and expertise to solve a complex problem

Our industry-focused approach equips you with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. This will demonstrate your in-depth commercial awareness and technical knowledge. Throughout your course you'll typically be able to take part in:

industry guest lectures
site visits
technical projects
placements
employment opportunities with added support from our Careers Service