Radical changes in how we produce and use electricity, such as the growth of wind and solar energy and the electrification of transport, pose new challenges for electrical engineers. With this master's in electrical engineering, you can contribute to the development of a smarter, greener and more secure electric power grid. This accredited degree will give you access to professional registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Electrical engineering is about electricity on a large scale – how it is generated, controlled and distributed for use in industry and homes.

The master's degree in electrical engineering follows the same curriculum as the 3-year BEng, with an additional year that allows you to broaden your knowledge and cover topics at a more advanced level.

You’ll be able to study specialist areas, such as high-voltage insulation systems, medical electrical technologies and the societal aspects of power generation.

The course balances theory and practical work and most modules include lab-based or design projects. You’ll also have the opportunity to use our high-voltage laboratory, which is a centre for cutting-edge electrical power research and one of the few labs of its kind in the UK.

Most of our graduates go straight into electrical engineering jobs in major energy companies or in industry sectors such as manufacturing, construction and transport. You’ll be prepared for:

• professional and managerial roles such as power system engineer
• consultancy and design roles

This degree is also a good foundation for further study at Masters or PhD level.

Studying electrical engineering can also lead to many other career options. You’ll develop transferable skills, such as problem solving, team work, and communication and pitching skills, that will be valuable in many sectors – our alumni have built successful careers in professions such as finance and law.