Accredited by the Energy Institute, this Masters programme aims to enable graduates to qualify for entry into the profession of electrical and electronic engineering with a bias towards energy engineering and renewable technologies. In addition to the knowledge and understanding of electrical and electronic engineering there will be an integrated understanding of power systems, instrumentation systems, telecommunications systems and technologies, and business, reinforced with personal and inter-personal skills. The programme prepares students for the next stage in their careers, whether entering employment or to enable those undertaking the programme to contribute towards research in the discipline. It also provides continuing professional development opportunities related to the electrical and electronic engineering professions and sectors. Industries where graduates are likely to find employment opportunities include electrical power generation and distribution, renewable energy engineering, telecommunications engineering, transport engineering and electronic engineering.

The programme will provide an excellent opportunity for students wishing to pursue a professionally qualified career in the electrical power industry, the renewable energy sector, the offshore industry and in industrial power electronics design.