The MSc (Power Engineering) programme is designed for Electrical Engineering graduates who are practicing engineers, R&D managers, power system designers or industry planners who seek an in-depth understanding of power electronics and drives technology, issues of power quality, power system modeling, planning, operation and control. The programme aims to equip students to adapt to the challenging demands of modern power industries.

Have a good relevant bachelor's degree

Relevant working experience is an advantage

For applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL/IELTS score is to be submitted with the application for admission:

         TOEFL Score (Test dates must be within 2 years or less from the date of application):

          ≥ 563 (paper-based)

          ≥ 223 (computer-based)

          ≥ 85 (internet-based)

         IELTS Score (Test date must be within 2 years or less from the date of application):

          ≥ 6.0

Applicants without TOEFL/IELTS would still be eligible to apply, but they may be subjected to an interview/test if deemed necessary by the School.

Programme Structure

There are two options of study, one with coursework and dissertation, and the other with coursework only. Each course is of 3 AUs and consists of 39 hours of lectures. Candidates who undertake a project of 6 AUs must submit a dissertation on it.

Full-time students are strongly recommended to select the dissertation option, however this option is recommended only for students with a high level of English proficiency. Students taking the dissertation option may take a longer time to complete the programme.

Note:  The programme structure will be subject to change without prior notice.

Duration

Both full-time and part-time programmes are offered (unless stated). Part-time candidates are expected to obtain permission from their employer before admission to the programme. All classes are conducted in the evenings, while examinations are conducted during office hours.

Programme Calendar

Graduate courses offered by Master of Science (MSc) Power Engineering:

Specialized Elective Courses (Students are required to take a min of 4 out of all the 5 specialized elective courses

General Elective Courses

Note: the above curriculum is subject to change.

Tuition Fees

Five MSc programmes (Communications Engineering, Computer Control & Automation, Electronics, Power Engineering and Signal Processing) are self-financed programmes. 

Students of these programmes are not eligible for Service Obligation/ MOE Subsidies. 

The tuition fees per module (3 AUs) and per dissertation (6 AUs) for admission from AY2020 onwards are shown in the table as follows: 

*Inclusive of 9% GST from 1 Jan 2024.

^The tuition fee for the Dissertation (6 AUs) will be twice of each module fee.

All fees listed above are in Singapore dollars (S$) and subject to annual revision by the school. The tuition fee is exclusive of living expenses and miscellaneous student fees.

The deposit fee of S$2,000 is payable upon acceptance of the offer and is non-refundable. It will be deducted from the full tuition fee.

Important Updates:

Below table for intakes starting from August 2024.

*Inclusive of 9% GST from 1 Jan 2024.
A Goods and Services Tax (GST) of 9% is levied on the import of goods, as well as nearly all supplies of goods and services in Singapore starting 1 Jan 2024.
A deposit fee of S$5,000 (from August 2024's intake onward) is payable upon acceptance of the offer and is non-refundable. It will be deducted from the full tuition fee.

Awards in MSc Programme

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