About Energy And Power Systems Msc (eng) in University of Liverpool
The world demand for energy, in particular electricity, will increase significantly over the next decade and beyond. There are many challenges to be addressed in order to meet this ever-increasing demand, electrical and electronic engineers will provide key solutions to these problems.
There are tremendous opportunities for us to make a significant impact that will shape the future, and this programme has been carefully designed and developed for this.
Our degree programmes are developed with industry partners to provide you with a career focused degree.
This programme provides you with an in-depth knowledge of the electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and networks. The operating principles, monitoring, optimisation and control of modern power systems are discussed in detail.
The environmental challenges, renewable energy generation, smart grid, high voltage power engineering and research and management skills are also addressed in this one-year programme. In addition, site visit and practical sessions are included. The programme has been carefully developed for graduates with electrical/electronic or related backgrounds to meet the increasing demand from the energy and power industry.
Career prospects
This programme provides an excellent base for students considering a career in the electrical power industry. Graduates from our MSc programme are employed worldwide in leading companies at the forefront of technology. Some of our graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:
- National Grid
- Scottish Power
- State Grid (China)
Some have continued to study for a PhD programme with us or other universities.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: 88 overall with 20-Listening, Writing, Reading, 22-Speaking.
- PTE: 62 with minimum scores of 51 in each component.
University of Liverpool Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Establishment Year |
1881 |
| Programs Offered |
400+ UG & PG |
| International Students |
7700+ |
| Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Online |
| Academic Calendar |
Semester based |
| Undergraduate Tuition Fee |
17,400 – 34,550 GBP |
| Postgraduate Tuition Fee |
17,050 – 27,450 GBP |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships Available |
University of Liverpool Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated fee and cost of living per year for international students is tabulated below:
| Expenses |
Undergraduate (GBP) |
Postgraduate (GBP) |
| Tuition |
17,400 – 34,550 |
17,050 – 27,450 |
| Accommodation |
4,500 – 7,200 |
4,500 – 7,200 |
| Travel (bus/trains/taxis) |
0 – 720 |
0 – 720 |
| Food |
450 – 3,600 |
450 – 3,600 |
| Mobile phone |
45 – 270 |
45 – 270 |
| Leisure/entertainment |
270 – 1,800 |
270 – 1,800 |
| Study costs (books, photocopying) |
90 - 180 |
90 – 180 |
| Laundry |
0 - 180 |
0 – 180 |
| Household bills |
0 - 720 |
0 – 720 |
| Gym membership |
135 - 270 |
135 – 270 |
| Total |
22,890 – 49,490 |
22,540 – 42,390 |
