Postgraduate MSc Degree Courses

Entry requirements

Our academic entry requirement is the equivalent of a UK 1st class honours degree in Electrical Engineering or a related subject.  We would usually be looking for a high 1st class honours with a final year mark of 75%+.   

Students also need to met Imperial College's English language requirement.  You do not need to have met the English language requirement when you make your application.

Overseas applicants If you are an studying outside the UK you should read the general guidance for overseas applicants to see the equivalence of overseas degrees to UK degrees.  Note that the information provided is for the equivalent of an upper second class honours degree, so in most cases we would be looking for higher marks than stated.  

Chinese applicants:  As a result of the high number of very good applications we receive from Chinese students, we will only consider applications from students studying in China at:

• Chinese universities that are either C9 or Project 985
• Beijing University Posts and Telecommunications/Queen Mary University of London joint degree course
• Xi'an Jiatong Liverpool University
• Sino-British College (University of Shanghai Science and Technology and Liverpool John Moores University)
• The Chinese campus of a UK university, such as Nottingham Ningbo

We will also consider applicants from

• all UK universities - including all 2+2 programmes
• all other universities

If you are studying at a Chinese university we would be looking for an overall degree averagel of 85%+.  If you are studying on a 2+2 programme we would be looking for a 1st class degree with a final year mark of 75%.

If you are not studying at one of these universities we cannot consider your application. 

How to apply

The postgraduate prospectus includes information on fees and scholarships and how to apply

Applications for entry in October 2015 can be made from mid-November 2014.

Closing dates for applications:

• MSc Control Systems:  1 May 2015
• MSc Communications and Signal Processing: 1 June 2015
• MSc Future Power Networks: 1 May 2015
• MSc Introduction Analogue and Digital Integrated Circuit Design: 1 July 2015

Any applications received after these dates will not be considered by the selection committee.

You do not need to have met the English langauge requirements before making an application. 

You must upload a transcript showing university courses taken and marks obtained so far when you submit your application.  If your transcript is not in English you should upload both a transcript and an English translation.  If you are studying on a 2+2 course you must upload transcripts from both universities.

Applications are not usually considered by the selection committee until we have received the transcripts and references.

If you are applying for an Imperial College Scholarship, you should submit your application for MSc at least 8 weeks before the scholarship deadline. If you are applying for scholarships from other organisations you should submit your application at least 8 weeks before the scholarship reply deadline.

Selection process

Decisions on applicants are made using the information provided in the application and references.  We take into account academic performance, references and your personal statement.  We do not interview applicants for MSc. 

Students with disabilities

Here at Imperial we recognised that studying can be a challenge, especially if you have a disability, specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia, or long-term physical or mental health related issued.  Imperial College is committed to equality of opportunity and access.  The Disability Advisory Serviceprovides a variety of support initiatives in order to enable you to access your studies and achieve your full potential.

If you require extra support you are invited to contact the Ph D Admissions Tutor to discuss suitable arrangements for your studies.