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Posted May 27, 2025
Top 10 Electrical Engineering Masters Degree Courses In The UK
A Masters in Electrical Engineering is often an in-depth education on one part of Electrical Engineering.
There are several research opportunities available within the field of Electrical Engineering and other courses leading to a career as a Chartered Engineer.
Here’s our selection of 10 of the best Electrical Engineering Masters Degree Courses in the UK*.
MSc by Research in Engineering Science – University of Oxford
Tuition fees: Home students – £10,070 per year / International students – £33,370 per year. This is a full-time course with two to three years of study.
What you will study: The MSc by Research in Engineering Science at the University of Oxford provides graduates with the opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding and expertise in their chosen field of engineering research. Students will develop skills in mathematical and computational modelling; the design and build of apparatus and software; and in data analytics and visualisation. Research groups include electrical and opto-electronic engineering, and interdisciplinary research is also encouraged amongst the other fields including biomedical engineering; energy; information, vision and control engineering; and solid mechanics and materials engineering.
MPhil in Engineering – University of Cambridge
Tuition fees: Home students – £10,356 per year / International students – £39,336 per year. This course can be studied full time for 12 months or part-time for 24 months.
What you will study: The University of Cambridge’s Electrical Engineering Division has custom-built state-of-the-art photonics and electronics research and prototype development facilities. Research areas on the MPhil in Engineering include photonics; electrical power and energy conversion; and solid-state electronics and nanoscale science.
MSc in Analogue and Digital Integrated Circuit Design – Imperial College London
Tuition fees: Home students – £18,500 per year / International students – £42,900 per year. This course is studied full time over one year.
What you will study: The MSc in Analogue and Digital Integrated Circuit Design at Imperial College London provides students with industry recognition via an accredited degree awarded on behalf of the Engineering Council. Students will develop their knowledge of analogue, mixed signal and digital circuits, device-level design, and system-level performance requirements, as well as examine low power circuits and embedded systems. Modules of study include Analogue Integrated Circuits and Systems; Full-Custom Integrated Circuit Design; Advanced Digital System Design; and Analogue Signal Processing.
MSc in Electrical Power Systems Engineering – The University of Manchester
Tuition fees: Home students – £14,000 per year / International students – £36,500 per year. This course is studied full time over one year.
What you will study: The MSc in Electrical Power Systems Engineering at The University of Manchester explores how to apply technological advances and implement sophisticated computing techniques to power systems. Modules of study include Electrical Energy Systems; Power System Operation and Economics; Smart Distribution Networks; and Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Modelling.
MSc in Power Systems Engineering – UCL
Tuition fees: Home students – £20,500 per year / International students – £39,800 per year. This course is studied full time over one year.
What you will study: On this MSc in Power Systems Engineering from UCL, students will learn how to optimise conventional energy systems and find ways to mitigate emissions. They will also design and implement electrical and renewable energy-driven propulsion systems and power sources. Modules of study include Electrical Machines and Power Electronic Drives; Mew and Renewable Energy Systems; Power Transmission and Auxiliary Machinery Systems; and Electrical Power Systems and Electrical Propulsion. The MSc in Power Systems Engineering has been accredited by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology (IMarEST) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
MSc in Electrical Power Engineering – The University of Edinburgh
Tuition fees: Home students – £15,200 per year / International students – £37,300 per year. This course is studied full time over one year.
What you will study: The MSc in Electrical Power Engineering at The University of Edinburgh has a strong emphasis on power systems, electrical machines and power electronics. It explores current global challenges including the integration of wind energy; offshore renewables; energy storage; and smart grids. The MSc in Electrical Power Engineering is accredited by the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
MSc in Electrical Power Systems – University of Birmingham
Tuition fees: Home students – £11,740 per year full time; £5,870 per year part time / International students – £33,500. This course can be studied full time over one year or part time over two years.
What you will study: The MSc in Electrical Power Systems at the University of Birmingham teaches students advanced concepts of electrical power systems and renewable energy. Study modules include Power Systems Stability Control and Protection; Renewable Energy Systems Integration; Power Systems Economics; and HVDC and FACTS (High-Voltage Direct Current and Flexible AC Transmission Systems). This course is accredited by the UK Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The University of Birmingham offers a wide range of Postgraduate Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering courses – find out more about studying EESE at the University of Birmingham.
MSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering – University of Sheffield
Tuition fees: Home students – £13,260 per year / International students – £31,190 per year. This course is studied full time over one year.
What you will study: Students on the MSc in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Sheffield can choose from a selection of modules to expand their knowledge of electronic and electrical engineering, or they can specialise in a specific area such as semiconductor and photonic engineering; digital electronics and advanced computing; or power electronics and electrical machines. Study modules include AC Machines; Advanced Control of Electric Drives; Power Electronics Converters; Semiconductor Materials; and Nanoscale Electronic Devices. This masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
MRes or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – University of Bristol
Tuition fees: Home students – £4,850 per year for full-time study; £2,425 per year for part-time study / International students – £26,700 per year for full-time study. This course takes up to four years of full-time study and up to eight years of part-time study.
What you will study: Students studying the MRes or PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Bristol are able to undertake research in areas including mobile and wireless communication systems; artificial vision and image analysis; high-performance networks; and electrical energy management.
MSc in Electrical Engineering – University of Nottingham
Tuition fees: Home students – £12,750 per year / International students – £30,750 per year. This course is studied full time over one year.
What you will study: Students on the MSc in Electrical Engineering at the University of Nottingham will explore the fundamental principles of electricity, electronics and electromagnetism. Modules include Holistic Engineering Design; Project Design and Development; Electric Machines, Drives and their Application; Power Networks; and Advanced AC Drives. This masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
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Editor’s note: this blog was originally published in October 2019. The tuition fees have been updated in May 2025 to reflect the latest tuition fees; and the rankings have been updated to reflect the rankings information in more recent sources.
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2 comments
Charlotte King Sept. 1, 2021, 9:26 a.m.
Hi Siddesh – depending on the institution the cost of studying an MSc in Electrical Engineering in the UK is around £10,000 for UK students and around double for EU and international students.
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Siddesh Kurhade Aug. 28, 2021, 8:29 a.m.
What will total cost of study master in electrical engineering in UK