How long does the MSc in Electrical Engineering take to complete?

The MSc in Electrical Engineering runs for one year full-time or two years part-time, and includes a 15,000-word dissertation supervised by an active research engineer.

Can I take the MSc in Electrical Engineering fully online?

The MSc in Electrical Engineering uses hybrid delivery — theory seminars are available online or as distance learning, but laboratory and converter-bench work require on-campus or partner-site attendance.

Is the MSc in Electrical Engineering recognised by UK employers?

Yes. The MSc in Electrical Engineering is aligned with IET and Engineering Council UK pathways towards Chartered Engineer status, recognised by UK utilities and consultancies.

What are the entry requirements for the MSc in Electrical Engineering?

Applicants to the MSc in Electrical Engineering need a UK 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in electrical engineering, IELTS 6.5 for international students and a research proposal.

What does the MSc in Electrical Engineering cost and are scholarships available?

Tuition for the MSc in Electrical Engineering varies by route and domicile. STEM and research-pathway scholarships are reviewed each intake — contact LSCT admissions for current details.

MSc in Electrical Engineering (London) — UK Master's | LSCT | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The MSc in Electrical Engineering at the London School of Commerce and Technology (LSCT) is a one-year (or two-year part-time) postgraduate degree for engineering graduates targeting senior design, control and renewable-energy roles across UK industry from 2026. The campus is in central London, and the programme is also delivered through online seminars and distance-learning theory components, with laboratory work taken on-campus or at partner sites.

You will move beyond undergraduate fundamentals into advanced power electronics, control theory and the engineering of the UK grid as it transitions to net zero. The dissertation is supervised by faculty actively working in renewable integration, smart-grid research or motor-control design.

Key Features

IET- and Engineering Council UK-aligned syllabus mapping onto Initial Professional Development for Chartered Engineer status.
Hybrid delivery — on-campus labs with online seminars and distance-learning theory components.
Power-electronics laboratory with industry-standard converter and inverter test benches.
Smart-grid module covering UK grid-code, DNO integration and balancing services.
Industry seminar series with senior engineers from National Grid, UKPN and renewable developers.
15,000-word dissertation in renewables, control, power electronics or motor design.

What You Will Learn

The MSc is built around four advanced engineering territories — power systems, control, electronics and energy — assessed through problem sheets, lab reports and the dissertation. You will graduate able to size a converter, tune a controller, model a grid-connected inverter and write a contractor-ready engineering specification.

Advanced power systems and the UK transmission network.
Power electronics and converter design.
Control theory — classical, modern and state-space.
Renewable energy integration and storage.
Electrical machines and drives.
Smart grids, demand-side response and balancing services.
Engineering project management and the CDM regulations.
15,000-word dissertation.

Who This Course Is For

Electrical and electronic engineering graduates targeting UK industry roles.
Working engineers preparing for Chartered Engineer status with the IET.
Career changers from physics, applied mathematics or related disciplines.
International students seeking a UK-recognised electrical-engineering Master's.

Career Pathways

LSCT MSc Electrical Engineering graduates enter senior graduate roles across UK utilities, renewable developers, consultancies and manufacturers. Many continue on the IET pathway towards Chartered Engineer status; others move into research or doctoral study.

Graduate Electrical Engineer
Power Systems Engineer
Control Systems Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Smart Grid Analyst

The MSc in Electrical Engineering is also a recognised route into PhD-level research in power systems, control and renewables.

Entry Requirements

A UK 2:2 honours degree (or international equivalent) in electrical, electronic or a closely related engineering subject.
Applicants from non-cognate fields may apply with five years' senior engineering experience.
IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0) for non-native English speakers.
A personal statement, two references and a 500-800 word research proposal.

Why Study at LSCT

The London School of Commerce and Technology (LSCT) is a specialist higher-education provider based in central London and part of Harold International College. We teach in small cohorts so every student is visible to their tutor, run a single intake schedule that students can rely on, and partner with UK professional bodies so qualifications carry weight with employers. London puts Whitehall, the City, Silicon Roundabout, the Royal Courts of Justice, the West End and the NHS estate within a short tube ride of every classroom — and our students use that proximity in their projects, placements and graduate job hunts. Our electrical-engineering cohort runs a fortnightly grid-data session at which students analyse current National Grid balancing data — the same datasets traders, engineers and policy teams read each morning.

Industry Context for the MSc in Electrical Engineering

The MSc in Electrical Engineering is sequenced against the working conditions of UK employers from 2026 onwards. Engineering and science employers in the UK are recruiting across both technical and managerial tracks, and decision-makers consistently report that the gap between a strong CV and a weak one is the presence of documented project work rather than only a transcript. Tutors translate sector trends — from regulatory change to platform consolidation — into the way coursework is briefed, so that the artefacts you assemble across modules are directly recognisable to a hiring manager. Reading lists and case material are refreshed each intake so the programme tracks the contemporary picture rather than a generic textbook chapter.

Cohorts include UK and international students from a wide range of starting points, and the mix is treated as an asset in seminar discussion. Group projects deliberately cross experience levels so that each student practises the kind of cross-functional collaboration that defines working life in the sector. The single annual intake means every cohort moves through the calendar together — building the kind of peer network that, in practice, opens many of the first job conversations after graduation.

Assessment Approach for the MSc in Electrical Engineering

The MSc in Electrical Engineering is assessed continuously across the year rather than weighted entirely on a final examination. Each module produces a portfolio artefact — a short report, a worked case, a presentation, a reflective journal entry or a defended project — and these accumulate into a working evidence set you can take to an interview panel. Tutors mark to UK employer expectations and give written feedback within published turnaround windows. Reasonable adjustments and English-language support are available, and the personal academic tutor signs off the assessment plan at the start of each term so the workload is visible from week one.

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