Electrical Power and Smart Grids MSc draft

Program Overview

It provides specialized knowledge in sustainable energy systems, digital twinning, and resilience, preparing graduates for careers in the evolving energy and electrical power sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc Electrical Power and Smart Grids program is a unique program that focuses on the operation, control, and maintenance of future Smart Grids, with a particular emphasis on the challenges associated with Net-Zero and low-carbon futures.

Objectives:

• To equip students with the knowledge and skills to take leading roles in achieving Net-Zero targets.
• To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and technologies in the energy and electrical power sector.

Program Description:

• The program benefits from specialist facilities and equipment available at the Centre for Smart Grid, where students are encouraged to attend lab sessions and undertake their own project work and research.
• Students will learn from academics who are experts in their fields and whose teaching is inspired by the latest research.
• Graduates will be prepared to take leading roles in achieving Net-Zero targets with cutting-edge technologies and data analytics for Smart Grids.

Outline:

Course Content:

• The program introduces students to the latest trends and technologies transforming the energy and electrical power sector as the world pivots towards sustainable and digitalized power systems.
• The program utilizes the specialist facilities at the Centre for Smart Grid, where students are encouraged to attend lab sessions and undertake their own project work and research.

Compulsory Modules:

• MTHM501 Working with Data (15 credits): This module introduces students to the fundamentals of data analysis and manipulation.
• MTHM502 Introduction to Data Science and Statistical Modelling (15 credits): This module covers the principles of data science and statistical modeling, providing students with the tools to analyze and interpret data.
• ENGM009 Electric Machines and Power Electronics (15 credits): This module explores the principles of electric machines and power electronics, essential components of modern power systems.
• ECMM163 Sustainable Engineering (15 credits): This module examines the principles of sustainable engineering, focusing on the environmental and social impacts of engineering projects.
• ENGM029 Power Systems Analysis (15 credits): This module delves into the analysis of power systems, covering topics such as power flow, fault analysis, and stability.
• ENGM030 Digital Twinning for Power System Plant (15 credits): This module explores the use of digital twins in power system plant, enabling virtual simulations and optimization.
• ENGM031 Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems (15 credits): This module provides a comprehensive overview of smart grids and sustainable energy systems, covering technologies and challenges.
• ENGM032 Resilience of Electrical Energy Systems (15 credits): This module focuses on the resilience of electrical energy systems, addressing issues such as cybersecurity and disaster preparedness.
• ECMM164 MSc Dissertation (60 credits): This module allows students to undertake a more detailed research project in an area of personal interest.

Teaching:

Teaching and Assessment:

• The program is delivered through a mix of lectures, tutorials, simulation and experimental laboratory exercises, project work, and a dissertation.
• Students will develop transferable skills such as communication skills, data handling and analysis, problem solving, decision making, and research methodology.

Personal Tutor:

• Students are allocated a Personal Tutor who is available for advice and support throughout their studies.
• Additional support and mentoring are provided by graduates who are now in industry.

Faculty:

• Prof. Zhongdong Wang: Professor of Electrical Power Engineering, Fellow of IEEE and IET, expert in smart grids and low-carbon electrical energy networks.
• Prof. Peter Crossley: Honorary Professor, Fellow of the Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering, Senior member of IEEE, expert in smart grids, power system protection and control, and the impact of low-carbon technologies on power networks.
• Dr. Shanika Matharage: Lecturer in Smart Grids, expert in electrical power equipment, alternative materials, insulation ageing, condition assessment, and asset management.
• Dr. Shuhang Shen: Lecturer in Smart Grids, expert in integration of renewable energies and low-carbon technologies into power systems.

Careers:

Career Paths and Opportunities:

• With electricity becoming the key energy vector in achieving society's Net-Zero targets, new opportunities are on the rise in this field.
• Recruiters are looking for workforce with additional knowledge and expertise in smart grid technologies, data analytics, and renewables.
• The MSc Electrical Power and Smart Grids prepares engineers for this demand from future power systems.
• Graduates will be able to progress to either a PhD degree or to various other roles across private and public sectors.

Graduate Destinations:

• Graduates have gone on to enjoy prosperous and successful careers in several areas after graduation, such as engineers and teachers.
• Graduates have worked at companies such as Devon County Council, Balfour Beatty, Pell Frischman, and AECOM.

Other:

• The program is offered at the Streatham Campus in Exeter.
• The program is a one-year full-time program.
• The program is taught by experts active in research and practice.
• The program is research- and practice-led.
• The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the latest trends and technologies in the energy and electrical power sector.
• The program is designed to prepare students for a successful career in the field of electrical power and smart grids.

2024/25 entry UK fees per year: £13,700 full-time International fees per year: £29,100 full-time Fees can normally be paid by two termly instalments and may be paid online. You will also be required to pay a tuition fee deposit to secure your offer of a place, unless you qualify for exemption.