To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
If you are unsure if you meet our entry requirements, you can also contact the admissions department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
Take the lead in the future of our energy networks. Our two-year MSc will develop your advanced power engineering skills and prepare you for a research career.
You’ll discover the challenges facing the electrical power industry and learn how to develop innovative solutions to power system problems. Earn a qualification respected around the world and prepare for a PhD.
This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology. The renewal of our accreditation takes us past a 40 year unbroken record of offering professional engineering qualifications.
The best thing about the course is that I experienced both taught and research curricula. In the first year, I had the opportunity to be taught by lecturers with many years of experience in the academic and power industry. In the second year, the research curriculum gave me an insight into research work as a pre-PhD student.
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Course structure Join a 2 year full-time adventure with our programme, offering a rich array of experiences such as lectures, laboratory work, tutorials, and assignments. The centrepiece of the programme is the advanced research project which you'll be dedicating a lot of time to in your second year.
In this term, you'll immerse yourself in three compulsory modules tailored to offer immersive learning opportunities. Our teaching approach integrates lectures, tutorials, and simulation-based lab experiments to facilitate hands-on understanding of electrical power systems and deep into the material.
Each module is assessed through a combination of presentations, group assignments, individual tasks, and a final examination. The culmination of this term is marked by the final examination, scheduled for January.
This term presents a further three compulsory modules to expand your knowledge. Teaching includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, and hands-on lab experiments.
Assessments include individual assignments and a final examination, ensuring a thorough evaluation. Final exams for these modules are scheduled for late May/Early June.
The advanced research project, a key component of the second year, begins in September after module examinations. Collaborate closely with an academic supervisor, dedicating full-time efforts to the project's advancement.
Projects may include modelling, lab experiments, or theoretical advancements, with assessment including literature review, poster presentation, journal paper, and thesis submission.
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