Electrical Power Systems Masters/MSc

Program Overview

The Electrical Power Systems Masters program at the University of Birmingham prepares students for leadership roles in the power industry with a focus on smart grids and sustainable energy supply. Through collaboration with power industry partners, the program develops expertise in advanced power engineering concepts, enabling graduates to excel in system operations, design, and economic analysis.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Electrical Power Systems Masters/MSc program at the University of Birmingham is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the electrical power industry. The program focuses on developing power engineering skills through expert teaching and extensive research work undertaken in collaboration with power industry partners.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Meet the industrial demand for training and education of both existing and future engineers in advanced concepts of electrical power systems and renewable energy.
• Produce graduates of the highest caliber with the skills and knowledge to lead in teams involved in the operation, control, design, and economic analysis of electrical power systems and networks of the future – smart grids.

Program Description:

The program addresses the challenges faced by the power industry, particularly in the context of smart grids and the development of sustainable energy supply. It provides students with a comprehensive understanding of advanced power engineering concepts, including:

• Control concepts and methods
• Advanced energy conversion systems and power electronic applications
• Advanced power electronic technologies for electrical power networks – HVDC and FACTS
• Electrical power system engineering - using state-of-the-art computational tools and methods, and design of sustainable electrical power systems and networks
• Economic analysis of electrical power systems and electricity markets.
• The modules are completed in three-day sessions, allowing students to focus on one topic at a time.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the electrical power industry, including roles in:
• Operation
• Control
• Design
• Economic analysis
• Smart grids

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
• The University of Birmingham's Careers Network provides support for students in their career development, including:
• Tailored careers guidance
• Exclusive work experience opportunities
• Mentoring
• Global internships and placements
• One-to-one support with CVs and job applications
• The program is suitable for both full-time and part-time study, as well as for practicing engineers seeking CPD points.
• Students have the opportunity to work with leading industry experts on relevant MSc projects.
• The program is taught in the University's new state-of-the-art School of Engineering building, which includes a 50-seat electronics and electrical focused projects space and a basement that houses a full-size set of railway points, the University's pantograph test rig, and a test track for the scaled hydrogen-powered train.

Annual tuition fees for 2024/25 are as follows: UK students: £11,340 full-time, £5,670 part-time (year 1) International students: £29,340 All international applicants to this course will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,000 on receipt of an offer, to secure their place.