Liverpool John Moores University

MSc Electrical Power and Control Engineering

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool

Course overview

The MSc in Electrical Power and Control Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a programme for engineers who want a deeper understanding of today's electrical systems. It is designed for engineering graduates looking to specialise in important fields like sustainable energy, automation, and smart grids. This course will help you prepare for the challenges of tomorrow.

This programme is taught by experienced academics and researchers who have close ties to the industry. You will learn through various teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, and hands-on lab sessions, with industry-based projects keeping you aligned with the latest innovations. The curriculum is designed to combine theory with practical skills, so you are ready for a leadership role in the industry when you have completed your studies. Your progress is assessed through a combination of coursework, exams, and a final project, so as to have a complete evaluation of your technical and professional skills.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the IET, meeting Chartered Engineer requirements
  • Informed by research from an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Centre
  • Industry-based research prepares you for employment or PhD study
  • Optional 20-month route adds a real-world Group Design Project
  • Develops advanced analytical and experimental skills for power and control design
  • Builds understanding of modelling and simulation tools and their limitations

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme

Scholarships

  • 2-year Masters Scholarships

    This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students

    Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.

  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship

    Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.

    Up to £3,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Electrical power engineer
  • Control systems engineer
  • Electrical design engineer
  • Power distribution engineer
  • Automotive electrical systems engineer
  • Research engineer

Career opportunities

A Master's degree in Electrical Power and Control Engineering from LJMU prepares you for advanced roles in a variety of high-demand industries. Graduates often find careers in:

  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Systems Specialist
  • Automation and Robotics Engineer
  • Research and Development

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students enrolling in the MSc Electrical Power and Control Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University for the 2025/2026 academic year is £18,250.

Admission

Candidates who are interested in this course can apply through UCAS or the university's international application form. For further assistance, kindly reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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