Electrical Power Engineering, MSc

Program Overview

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Electrical Power Engineering, MSc

Overview

Build on a first degree or your prior experience in electrical or electronic engineering and develop new technical skills at an advanced level. Our Master's in Electrical Power Engineering builds on your existing knowledge and explores how modern power systems are designed and built. Students on this course develop their technical skills and advanced knowledge while specialising in the field of electrical power.

Course Content

• Smart Grids and Sustainability (15 credits)
• Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
• Group Power Project (15 credits)
• Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
• Technology Integration and Interfacing (15 credits)
• Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
• Individual Research Project (60 credits)
• Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
• Academic English for Postgraduates (Engineering)
• Strategy & Management (15 credits)

Entry Requirements

• UK citizens and permanent residents:
  • An appropriate degree (2.2 or above) in electrical and/or electronic engineering or an equivalent qualification.
  • Students without a first degree but with professional and vocational experience (e.g. incorporated engineer or chartered engineer status) may be considered if they demonstrate the potential to succeed on the course.
• International entry requirements:
  • The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.
  • For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Fees and Funding

• Home: £11,325 (full-time), £1,887 per 30 credits (part-time)
• International: £17,975 (full-time), £2,996 per 30 credits (part-time)

Careers and Placements

• Graduates can pursue a wide variety of opportunities exist for electrical power engineers in both the power supply sector and large industrial consumers.
• We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes.
• Our team will also help you understand the jobs market, produce effective CVs, and prepare for a graduate job and placement applications in your final year.

Support and Advice

• The course leader has the overall responsibility for your course and will be your first point of contact.
• We also allocate you a personal tutor, who you meet soon after you join the department.
• Our faculty and department induction will help you discover the academic and social landscape at Medway Campus.

Location and Duration

• Location: Medway Campus
• Duration: 1 year (full-time), 2 years (part-time)
• Start month: September, January

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology
• Accredited by the Engineering Council

Research Areas

• Power electronics
• Renewable energy
• Alternative energy systems

Teaching and Learning

• You are taught through a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, and tutorials, with the use of appropriate and relevant case-studies.
• Our taught modules are research-engaged and most have a practical component that relates to the theory you cover in the classroom.
• Individual research projects help you learn to adapt and apply specific methodologies to unfamiliar problems.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as:
  • Classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies
  • Critical reviews, looking at new areas of research
  • Examinations.

Feedback

• University policy is to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days of the coursework submission date.
• Examination results will be available within 28 days.

Program Outline

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Electrical Power Engineering, MSc - University of Greenwich

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Degree Overview:

This MSc program in Electrical Power Engineering is designed for students with a first degree or prior experience in electrical or electronic engineering. It aims to provide advanced technical skills and knowledge in the field of electrical power. The program focuses on modern power systems design and construction, while also developing professional, analytical, and management skills. Students gain insight into the management of engineering businesses.

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Outline:

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Full-time:

• Year 1:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Smart Grids and Sustainability (15 credits)
• Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
• Group Power Project (15 credits)
• Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
• Technology Integration and Interfacing (15 credits)
• Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
• Individual Research Project (60 credits)
• Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
• Strategy & Management (15 credits)

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Part-time:

• Year 1:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
• Technology Integration and Interfacing (15 credits)
• Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
• Strategy & Management (15 credits)
• Year 2:
• Compulsory Modules:
• Smart Grids and Sustainability (15 credits)
• Electrical Machines and Drives (15 credits)
• Group Power Project (15 credits)
• Individual Research Project (60 credits)
• Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)

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Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Classroom presentations, discussions, and case-studies
• Critical reviews of new research areas
• Examinations

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Teaching:

• The program employs a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, and tutorials, incorporating relevant case-studies.
• Modules are research-engaged and often include a practical component related to classroom theory.
• Individual research projects encourage students to adapt and apply methodologies to unfamiliar problems.
• The program benefits from guest lectures and industry-relevant teaching sessions delivered by industry professionals.

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Careers:

• Course content is informed by the faculty's Industrial Partnership Board.
• Students have access to world-class and recently refurbished laboratories at the Medway Campus in Kent.
• The program team includes globally recognized specialists in their fields.
• Students can benefit from a range of extra-curricular opportunities within the university and elsewhere.
• The university provides support for personal and academic development through personal tutors.
• The program includes a faculty and department induction for new students.

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• Home Fees: £11,000
• International Fees: £17,450
• Fees are paid per 30 credits
• Home students: £1,850 per 30 credits
• International students: £2,908 per 30 credits
• Accommodation costs vary depending on location and preferences.
• University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included).
• EU students may be eligible for a bursary to support their study.