I am currently looking into doing a masters degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably focussing on power systems / power distribution. I currently have a BEng in Electronic Engineering.

I am in full time employment as an engineer, and so I am limited to distance learning.

Could somebody give me any recommendations on Electrical Engineering or related masters degrees that I can do by distance learning? The only one I have found is from the University of Bath, but as far as I knnow it is not accredited by the IET, and it is also expensive at £8k!

I would also be interested in any CPD courses related to electrical / power systems engineering, which I might do anyway to improve my knowledge if I can't find the right masters degree.

Try http://www.findamasters.com/

If the Masters is related to the work of the company that you are currently working for they may be willing to support you by paying, at least some of, the costs. Have you asked them?

Also have you looked at the accredited programmes via http://www.theiet.org/educatio...ers/academic/index.cfm? That might indicate who to try and contact.

Cheers,

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irevans

Hello,

The MSc in Electrical power systems by the university of Bath is accredited by the IET. I just checked on their list of accredited courses as I took this one myself a few years ago and was SURE that was the case Did not cost that much then though!

I thought the course was really good, I did the straight year version not the distance learning though.

Amanda

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Amanda

'At some point we all must chose between what is right and what is awesome'

I fully agree that in full time employment its very difficult to spare time for regular classes. So, it's better to opt for distance learning as I also did same for my master's.

You can also refer thedegreeexperts.com/dg-engineering-101.aspx
to start with your Master's in Electrical Engg. All the universities provided here are accredited by USDLA and you can get all your queries resolved online very promptly.

As a matter of interest has the MSc made a difference to your career prospects and/or did you do it for some other reason?

Regards.

One of the guys in my work is currently doing the Bath Power MSc using distance learning, he seems to be putting a lot of time in and has stated that it is very hard work.

I am currently doing a part time master in systems engineering and this involves going to a taught week of modules and workshops before going away and doing the coursework and revising for the exam. This seems to be easier.

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Brian Gallacher BEng (Hons) MIET

Try Newcastle University, they have an Msc in Power Distribution, you attend a few days a year for the important staff and then the rest is done by distance learning. Here is the link http://www.ncl.ac.uk/eece/postgrad/taught/power-dist/

I apologise, I've misspelled the word "stuff"

Also UCL is offering an MSc in Power Systems Engineering part time over five years....

And it's approved by IMechE and IET.

http://www.mecheng.ucl.ac.uk/l...-systems-engineering/

Fees are £3,975 for 1 year full-time UK students. Over 5 years, that would work out at approx. £795 per year.

Unfortunately, the start date is late September. If you're interested it might be worth asking to see if you could join?

I found the website referred by parkerrocky is of great benefit to online education seekers. Here almost all information is collated on various online courses provided by accredited universities.