Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy, MSc

We are proud to offer an outstanding educational experience, using effective learning and teaching approaches that are tailored to support you throughout your studies. Your course is taught in person on our campus, giving you the chance to fully engage with your lecturers and work closely with your fellow students.

You will learn through a combination of large group lectures, small group seminars and practical sessions. Lectures introduce key ideas and concepts in a structured, tutor‑guided format, while smaller sessions give you space to ask questions, take part in discussions and work through real examples with your peers. Practical workshops and skills‑based activities allow you to apply theory, develop confidence and practise working in teams.

To support your learning, lecture recordings or lecture summaries are uploaded to Canvas, helping you revisit material, revise for assessments and consolidate your understanding at your own pace. Many modules also include additional online resources such as videos, guided tasks, slides and quizzes, giving you extra flexibility to study in a way that works for you.

You will also benefit from one‑to‑one academic mentoring, giving you a dedicated point of contact throughout your studies. These conversations are an opportunity to discuss your progress, get personalised guidance and explore any academic questions you may have.

From the very start of your degree, induction activities help you settle into university life, meet staff and fellow students, and build your confidence in raising questions and taking part in your learning community. These early connections help create a supportive atmosphere where you feel comfortable contributing, sharing ideas and asking for help when you need it.

Some provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study some elements of this course through the medium of Welsh but there is not yet enough provision to reach 40 credits in each year*.

Academi Hywel Teifi is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We can offer you:

• Access to generous Welsh-language study bursaries.
• An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
• The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually.
• The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
• A Welsh-speaking Personal Tutor.
• One-to-one support through the medium of Welsh to improve your academic skills.
• An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers, namely the WJEC and Coleg Cymraeg's Welsh Language Certificate.
• Opportunity to be a member of the Swansea University Branch of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.

To learn more about the above and all the opportunities available to you through the medium of Welsh, visit Academi Hywel Teifi's undergraduate pages.

* For the majority of scholarships, the standard benchmark is completing at least 40 credits per year through the medium of Welsh.

MSc Power Engineering and Sustainable Energy is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

For information about the importance of accreditation visit: https://www.engc.org.uk/informationfor/students-apprentices-and-graduates

Our degrees are taught by experts, who have a wealth of knowledge to pass on to you.

You can find out more on our Electronic and Electrical Engineering staff pages

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3%.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

If you're a UK or EU student starting a master’s degree at Swansea University, you may be eligible to apply for Government funding to help towards the cost of your studies. To find out more, please visit our postgraduate loans page.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

We are now able to offer academic performance based bursaries to cover the MSc with Industry second year course fee. For more information, you can view our MSc with Industry page.

Support and guidance is provided to help secure your placement however it is not guaranteed.

Access to your own digital device/the appropriate IT kit will be essential during your time studying at Swansea University. Access to wifi in your accommodation will also be essential to allow you to fully engage with your programme. See our dedicated webpages for further guidance on suitable devices to purchase, and for a full guide on getting your device set up.

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but not limited to):

• Travel to and from campus
• Printing, photocopying, binding, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
• Purchase of books or texts
• Gowns for graduation ceremonies

The Placement year course fees are £3600 for International students and £1800 for Home students.

We are now able to offer academic performance based bursaries to cover the MSc with Industry second year course fee. For more information, you can view our MSc with Industry page

The Careers and Employability Team will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

• Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
• Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
• Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
• Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
• Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

As a Swansea University graduate, you can access lifelong careers and employability support.

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal tutor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

• Academic writing
• Maths and statistics
• Critical thinking
• Time management
• Digital skills
• Presentation skills
• Note taking
• Revision, memory and exam techniques
• English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

MSc with Industry candidates will need to supply a personal statement addressing the following 2 questions:

Question 1: What can I bring to the industrial placement?

Question 2: What do I hope to gain from the industrial experience?

Your application must include the following information: 

1. Academic Transcript (including grading structure)
2. Evidence of any academic prizes/awards you have obtained for academic excellence
3. Personal statement answering the two questions listed above
4. CV
5. Evidence of any sporting achievements, volunteering experience, professional qualifications
6. Please also note that letters of support will form part of selection process and it is your responsibility to ensure your nominated referees submit references by the closing date

For further guidance please visit our how to apply for postgraduate study pages.

EU students - visa and immigration information is available and will be regularly updated on our information for EU students page.

We recommend that you submit your application to our courses as early as you can in advance of our application deadlines. Courses will close earlier than the application deadlines listed if all available places are filled. You can find further information on our Application Deadlines webpage.