Course summary
Gain IET accreditation on LJMU's Electrical Power and Control Engineering MSc.
- Study at one the UK’s leading Engineering Schools
- Follow a programme informed by internationally-acclaimed research from LJMU’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Centre
- Look forward to career success with major UK and international employers
- Meet Chartered Engineer requirements
- This programme is available as a standard full-time Masters one-year programme (180 credits) or as an extended full-time Masters 20 month programme (240 credits).
- On both versions in semesters one and two you will study full-time at LJMU completing the taught modules.
- If you are on the one-year programme, you will complete your Dissertation over the summer.
- If you are on the 20 month programme, you will undertake the Group Design Project and your Dissertation in the second year.
- The Group Design Project will encompass the wider aspects of social, economic, political, legislative, environmental, cultural, ethical and sustainability issues required in the modern environment.
- This route is designed for international students who wish to apply their knowledge to professional practice in the UK
- Industrial organisations across all sectors have identified a gap in the market for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical abilities.
- This route will equip you with the transferrable project management skills needed to excel in your chosen career.
- You will work in groups and meet regularly with an academic supervisor and any internal or external stakeholders in order to develop an effective team-working ethic.
- You will present your work through regular meetings with your supervisor as well as submitting progress reports and oral presentations. In this way you will have the chance to hone your communicative skills and leave University ready for the workplace.
- As an alternative to the group project on the two-year programme an industrial placement is a possibility in year two.
- You will need to apply directly to companies offering placements – the offer of a placement will be subject to a successful interview with the employer. Although the University will provide support and guidance to find an appropriate placement they are not guaranteed.
- Please note that you cannot apply for the sandwich route before coming to LJMU – further information about applying to placement opportunities will be given during semester two of year one.
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic. Assessment methods on this course include case study reports, assignment submissions and, where appropriate, short class tests. Some modules also include testing of problem-solving skills through a combination of unseen written examinations.
Entry requirements
-a minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant engineering subject or -a professional qualification with considerable relevant work experience -RPL is accepted on this programme
English language requirements
-IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9920 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9920 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9920 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9920 | Year 1 |
| International | £18250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please see the course page for detailed fee information.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ