Program Overview

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MSc Electrical Power and Control Engineering

About this course

Gain IET accreditation on LJMU's Electrical Power and Control Engineering MSc.

• Study at one the UKs leading Engineering Schools
• Follow a programme informed by internationally-acclaimed research from LJMUs Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Centre
• Look forward to career success with major UK and international employers
• Meet Chartered Engineer requirements
• This programme is available as a standard full-time Masters one-year programme (180 credits) or as an extended full-time Masters 20 month programme (240 credits).
• On both versions in semesters one and two you will study full-time at LJMU completing the taught modules.
• If you are on the one-year programme, you will complete your Dissertation over the summer.
• If you are on the 20 month programme, you will undertake the Group Design Project and your Dissertation in the second year.

This MSc includes the IET accreditation you need to boost your future employment opportunities. It can even be completed part-time to enable you to study as you remain in employment.

Industry-based research is a key element of the programme, keeping you up-to-date with the latest innovation and preparing you for employment in the sector or further research and PhD study.

Growing demand for electrical power engineers in the energy, automotive, and process industries means that, as a graduate, you could be involved in the design and development of electrical systems, such as those found in hybrid vehicles, cooling systems and aircraft actuators. You may also be working on the generation, distribution, regulation and conversion of electrical power.

During your studies youll develop advanced analytical and experimental skills to design new power and control systems and learn how to critically analyse designs, their functionality and expected reliability. You will also gain a strong understanding of the capabilities and limitations of modelling and simulation tools.

Students who choose the two year MSc route will undertake a Group Design Project & Dissertation.

The Group Design Project aims to apply engineering, technology and scientific knowledge to a real-world design problem. Detailed ideas will be explored and developed through design, experimentation, computer modelling and/or manufacture.

Why should I choose the 20 month route?

• The Group Design Project will encompass the wider aspects of social, economic, political, legislative, environmental, cultural, ethical and sustainability issues required in the modern environment
• This route is designed for international students who wish to apply their knowledge to professional practice in the UK
• Industrial organisations across all sectors have identified a gap in the market for Engineers with good leadership and interpersonal skills in addition to their technical abilities.
• This route will equip you with the transferrable project management skills needed to excel in your chosen career
• You will work in groups and meet regularly with an academic supervisor and any internal or external stakeholders in order to develop an effective team-working ethic
• You will present your work through regular meetings with your supervisor as well as submitting progress reports and oral presentations. In this way you will have the chance to hone your communicative skills and leave University ready for the workplace
• As an alternative to the group project on the two-year programme an industrial placement is a possibility in year two
• You will need to apply directly to companies offering placements — the offer of a placement will be subject to a successful interview with the employer. Although the University will provide support and guidance to find an appropriate placement they are not guaranteed
• Please note that you cannot apply for the sandwich route before coming to LJMU — further information about applying to placement opportunities will be given during semester two of year one

Course modules

Core modules

• MSc Dissertation (60 credits)
  • This project module provides you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to drive your own deep/thorough investigation, undertake high quality academic research and demonstrate critical evaluation of your results.
• Research Skills (10 credits)
  • The module will help prepare you to undertake your own research project and deliver the required skill set for successful completion of your investigations.
• Modelling and Simulation (10 credits)
  • This module will introduce you to Matlab coding for scientific computation, system modelling, and system simulation using Simulink.
• Professional and Leadership Skills (10 credits)
  • This module will help you to develop an awareness of the legal and ethical framework surrounding the activities of a professional engineer. You will also gain an awareness of the Emotional Competence Framework for a professional engineer. This will help you to develop a specific set of personal and social competency skills appropriate for a professional engineer, such as adaptability, creativity diversification, leveraging diversity, political awareness, leadership and team capabilities.
• Modelling and Control of Electric Machines and Drives (20 credits)
  • This module will help you to develop an understanding of principles and acquire working knowledge of mathematical modelling of electrical machines. This will introduce you to the principles of control of variable speed electric drives using power electronic converters. In doing so, you will have succinct knowledge regarding the concept of vector control as applied to induction machines.
• Control Systems (20 credits)
  • This module will provide you with the knowledge as to how you can apply the state space control method for dynamic system modelling, control and analysis.
• Dynamic Systems Simulation (20 credits)
  • This module will introduce you to the complex dynamic systems simulation using Matlab/Simulink, and Interface of computer controlled system and simulation with LabView.
• Digital Control (20 credits)
  • This module will extend your knowledge of concepts of digital control theory into system identification, controller design and self-tuning control techniques for single-input, single-output systems.
• Power Systems Modelling and Analysis (10 credits)
  • This module will help you to develop an understanding of the power system component modelling for steady-state analysis and the types of problems encountered in power system analysis. This will enable you to consider the principles of voltage and reactive power control in power systems.

Optional modules

• Group Design Project (60 credits)
  • This module will enable you to apply engineering, technology and scientific knowledge to a real-world design problem.
• Sandwich Year Placement (60 credits)
  • Within this module you will have the chance to carry out an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement your programme of study at LJMU.

Professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Your Learning Experience

Teaching Assessment

An insight into teaching on your course

• Teaching methods
  • You will learn through lectures and directed student-centered learning, such as case studies.
• Applied learning
  • The programme design enables you to practice communication skills at Chartered Engineer level. You’ll gain specific professional skills that can be applied to technical and management roles in power and control engineering.

How learning is monitored on your programme

• To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme.
• Assessment methods on this course include case study reports, assignment submissions and, where appropriate, short class tests. Some modules also include testing of problem-solving skills through a combination of unseen written examinations.

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 94% (HESA 2022) of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Electrical power and control engineering is a specialised field which offers many professional opportunities worldwide. A career in this area will enable you to travel widely, working in an exciting and dynamic industry.

This course will develop both the technical and managerial skills you need to succeed in your chosen career. Typical positions include System Designers, Analysts, and Senior Engineers in the fields of electrical engineering, process control and related industries. Leadership and management roles are often secured on graduation.

Tuition fees and funding

Home

• Full-time per year: £10,415

International

• Full-time per year: £18,250
• Year 2: £5,630
• Placement year: £3,830

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

• a minimum 2:2 honours degree in a relevant engineering subject

Alternative qualifications considered

• a professional qualification with considerable relevant work experience

International requirements

• IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)