Electrical Power and Energy Systems
MSc
Course overview
This programme is for graduate engineers wishing to work in the electrical power industry. It develops your knowledge of electrical power and energy systems, giving you a good understanding of the latest developments and techniques within the electrical power industry.
The programme is centred around three major themes:
- electrical power networks with emphasis on conventional networks, smart grids, high voltage direct current transmission and asset management of network infrastructure
- renewable energies with emphasis on wind and solar power
- power electronics with emphasis on power electronic convertors in converting and controlling power flows in electrical networks and renewable energy systems.
Professional accreditation
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements
Course details
For an MSc award you must successfully complete 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit master's research project.
Course structure
Core modules
You gain an in-depth knowledge of asset management principles, policies and methodologies. You carry out a generic treatment of various power system equipment types with an emphasis on critical parameters at distribution level and the evolution to the wider transmission network. You also look at routine and special tests, with reference to specific pieces of equipment, along with the impact on the reliability of networks and the financial implications to operators and consumers.
You gain a systematic and critical understanding of the breadth and depth of knowledge related to modern day electrical power transmission networks. You focus on generation, transmission and distribution-side aspects that impact the functioning of the network. You study recent technological advances in the field of electrical power transmission and develop practical skills related to this area.
On successful completion of the taught modules, you proceed to this 60-credit research project. It allows you to bring together everything you have learnt on the course to address a relevant problem.
You study power electronic converter operation, design and application. You carry out a generic treatment of various converter topologies with an emphasis on critical design parameters. You look at applications including HV DC transmission, static VAr compensation and interconnection of renewable energy sources and energy storage systems to utility grid.
Renewable Energy Conversion Systems
You gain an in-depth knowledge of the theory and principles of renewable energy technologies used for electricity generation. The module focuses on the principles, design, operation and grid connected applications of wind and photovoltaic technologies. It will inform you of current practices and technological advances in the field of renewables and will provide an opportunity to develop computing and practical skills related to this area.
This module explores issues such as information skills, qualitative and quantitative research, and ethical research, creating appropriate research material, referencing and avoiding academic misconduct. In addition, you will be given the opportunity to further tour career skills.
You will develop specific skills that can assist in the encouragement of an enterprising, entrepreneurial mind-set that is better equipped to perceive opportunities to develop viable, practical projects from research emanating from conceptual thinking.
You gain an in-depth knowledge of smart power distribution principles of operation, design and utilisation. You carry out a generic treatment of various power system topologies with an emphasis on critical design parameters at distribution level and the evolution to the wider transmission network. You consider the impact on existing networks and future developmental opportunities alongside automation and control requirements that provide a smart network.
Modules offered may vary.
How you learn
You learn through lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. Lectures provide the theoretical underpinning while practical sessions give you the opportunity to put theory into practice, applying your knowledge to specific problems.
Tutorials and seminars provide a context for interactive learning and allow you to explore relevant topics in depth. In addition to the taught sessions, you undertake a substantive MSc research project.
How you are assessed
Assessment varies from module to module. The assessment methodology could include in-course assignments, design exercises, technical reports, presentations or formal examinations. For your MSc project you prepare a dissertation.
Entry requirements
You must have a second class (2.2) honours degree (or higher). We consider a wide range of first degree subjects including automation and control engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, electrical engineering, electrical systems, electronic engineering, electronic systems, instrumentation/control engineering, mechatronics, and robotics.
Students with a degree awarded outside the UK must also meet the University's minimum English language requirements.
Non-EU international students who need a student visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet the minimum English language requirement.
For general information please see our overview of entry requirements
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Employability
Career opportunities
As an electrical power and energy systems engineer you can be involved in designing, constructing, commissioning and lifecycle maintenance of complex energy production, conversion and distribution systems.
Your work could include energy storage systems, management and efficient use of energy in building, manufacturing and processing systems. You could also be involved in work relating to the environmental and economic impact of energy usage.
Examples of the types of jobs you could be doing include:
- designing new electrical transmission and distribution systems
- managing maintenance and repair
- managing operations of existing systems
- managing operations of a wind turbine farm
- analysing the efficiency of hydroelectric power systems
- evaluating the economic viability of new solar power installations
- assessing the environmental impact of energy systems.
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Full-time
2021/22 entry
Fee for UK applicants
£6,695 a year
Fee for international applicants
£13,000 a year
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- Length: September enrolment: 1 year, January enrolment: 16 months, including a summer break
- Start date: September or January
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Part-time
2021/22 entry
Fee for UK applicants
£745 for each 20 credits
- Length: September enrolment: 2 years, including a summer break, January enrolment: 28 months, including two summer breaks
- Attendance: Typically one day a week
- Start date: September or January
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