Program Overview

Course Overview

Course Details

The course is titled Electric Power and Energy Systems, Master's Thesis, with the course code TET4900. It is a 30-credit course at the second degree level.

Course Structure

Course Content

The course content varies depending on the specialisation profile the candidate is enrolled in, and the selected research problem. The research topic is in the field of electric power engineering, covering one or more of the following subfields:

• Electric Power Systems
• Electric Power Technology
• Electric Energy Conversion
• Energy Analysis and Energy Planning

Learning Outcome

Knowledge: After completing the Master thesis, the candidate will have extensive knowledge of theory, methods, techniques, and tools relevant to addressing the research problem. Skills: After completing the Master thesis, the candidate will:

• Have developed independent research skills
• Be able to conduct a comprehensive literature review/survey
• Be able to formulate and address a precise research problem
• Be able to collect and analyse data from literature/experiments/other relevant sources
• Be able to document theoretical comprehension of the methods and techniques employed to address the research problem
• Be able to critically analyse, reflect upon, and justify the obtained results
• Be able to assimilate previous domain knowledge with knowledge gained from the literature study and the results of own investigations
• Have effective technical report writing skills General competence: After completing the Master thesis, the candidate will:
• Be able to communicate the research problem and its results with specialists as well as the general public
• Have developed applied project management skills, i.e., define and execute a project plan with milestones, intermediate deliverables, status reports, etc.
• Have the skill to build scientific temperament in the acquisition of knowledge through research work
• Have obtained awareness of integrity and ethics in research work
• Be able to contribute to innovation and management of innovation

Learning Methods and Activities

The course involves independent/collaborative project work with guidance and regular meetings with supervisor(s).

Evaluation

In the thesis, the student must reflect on the relevance of their project in terms of sustainability based on the UN Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).

Admission and Requirements

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:

• Electric Power Engineering (MSELPOWER)
• Energy and the Environment (MIENERG)
• Energy and the Environment (MTENERG)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

Completed all courses in the master programme Energy and the Environment, within the relevant study track and main profile.

Subject Areas

• Electrical Power Engineering

Examination

Examination Arrangement

The examination arrangement is a Master thesis, with a weighting of 100/100. The grade is given in letter grades.

Course Details

• Credits: 30
• Level: Second degree level
• Course start: Spring 2026
• Duration: 1 semester
• Language of instruction: English and Norwegian
• Location: Trondheim