Electrical Power and Energy (MEng)

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The award
MEng

How long you will study
5 years

Domestic course fees
GBP 9250

How you will study
full-time

Course starts
September

International course fees
GBP 17960

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About Electrical Power and Energy at Heriot-Watt University

Electrical power and energy is vital in today's society and particularly with the push for renewables there is a need for engineers and scientists with the skills in advanced electrical technologies. Electrical power and energy involves generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy reliably and efficiently to meet consumer demands. New environmentally friendly and sustainable sources of electricity such as wind farms, wave farms, bio-mass generators and other novel technologies are being explored and implemented. Students will study these aspects, and will have access to one of the few remaining high-voltage laboratories in the UK.

One of the unique features of the MEng in Electrical Power and Energy is a six-month industrial placement starting in the summer between Levels 4 and 5 which runs until the end of the first semester in Level 5

Employability

Work and study

This is what our MEng Electrical Power and Energy students are doing six months after graduating:

67% are working
10% are studying
5% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

85% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

The average salary of students six months after graduating: £27000
The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £26000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

Engineering professionals
Managers, directors and senior officials
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
Administrative occupations
Sales occupations
Customer service occupations
Process, plant and machine operatives

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Study options for this course

The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
The awardMEngHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study5 years
Course startsSeptemberDomestic course feesGBP 9250International course feesGBP 17960

Notes about fees for this course

Status*	Scotland / EU**	England / Northern Ireland / Wales	International
Fee	Paid by SAAS	£9,250	£17,960

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

Year 1

Highers AABB (MEng) or BBBBC (BEng)
A-Levels BBB
Scottish Baccalaureate Pass with BC in Advanced Higher Mathematics and Physics
Int. Baccalaureate 29 points to include Higher Level Mathematics and Physics
HNC A in graded unit of relevant HNC with additional mathematics
Additional information The subjects studied must include Mathematics and Physics, Technological Studies or Engineering Science. Applicants may be admitted with a range of alternative qualifications including BTEC.

Year 2

Advanced Highers BB in Mathematics and Physics and AABB at Higher
A-Levels ABB with Mathematics and Physics
Scottish Baccalaureate Distinction with AB in Adv. Higher Maths and Physics
HND AA in graded units of relevant HND with additional Mathematics
Additional information In all cases including Mathematics and Physics.

Year 3

Please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.

Additional information

At the end of Level 3, students can apply to transfer to the MEng programme.
Students with other qualifications, both from within the UK and overseas are encouraged to apply. Please contact the Admissions Tutor for clarification on any aspect of the admissions process.
BTEC Relevant BTEC qualifications are accepted; please contact Admissions Tutor for further details

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