Energy and Power Systems MSc (Eng)

Program Overview

This MSc (Eng) program in Energy and Power Systems provides a comprehensive understanding of electrical power systems, emphasizing renewable energy generation, smart grids, and high-voltage engineering. It equips graduates with the skills and knowledge to address the global demand for electricity and meet the challenges of the energy sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MSc (Eng) program in Energy and Power Systems provides a comprehensive understanding of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, and networks. It delves into the operating principles, monitoring, optimization, and control of modern power systems. The program is designed to address the increasing global demand for energy, particularly electricity, and the challenges associated with meeting this demand. It emphasizes environmental challenges, renewable energy generation, smart grids, high-voltage power engineering, and research and management skills.

Objectives:

• Develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a successful career in energy and power systems engineering.
• Gain a thorough understanding of energy and power systems principles, encompassing technical and non-technical subjects.
• Acquire practical skills to practice energy and power systems engineering and advance careers to scientific, technical, or managerial levels globally.
• Achieve a level of competence and experience that meets the academic requirements for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Outline:

The program is structured over three semesters:

Semester One:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Measurement, Monitoring and Sensors (ELEC421): Covers measurement and monitoring techniques and sensors used in power systems.
• Research Skills & Project Management (ELEC483): Develops research skills, including information gathering, project planning, report writing, and oral presentations.
• Drives (ELEC331): Introduces various electrical machines (AC & DC) using the concepts of rotating magnetic fields and co-energy.
• PLASMA SYSTEM ENGINEERING (ELEC491): Explores the basic concepts of electrical plasmas and their industrial applications.
• Power Systems Analysis & Dynamics (ELEC402): Focuses on the steady-state and dynamic behavior of power systems, including power flow, fault calculations, and frequency control.
• Optional Modules:
• Advanced Systems Modelling & Control (ELEC476): Introduces advanced modeling, simulation, and control techniques for system-level problem-solving.
• Plasma System Engineering (ELEC391): Explores the basic concepts of electrical plasmas and their industrial applications.
• Advanced Low Power Computer Architecture (ELEC470): Covers advanced embedded computer systems, including computer architecture, low-power design, and hardware/software co-design.
• Digital System Design (ELEC473): Introduces digital design techniques using the Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL) and examines the operation of the MIPS and NIOS-II processors.

Semester Two:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Advanced Power Electronics (ELEC433): Presents the fundamental concepts of energy conversion using power electronic devices and analyzes converters for AC:DC, DC:DC, and DC:AC electrical energy conversion.
• High Voltage Engineering (ELEC407): Covers the theories, principles, and test methods related to high-voltage power networks and electrical apparatuses.
• Renewable Energy & Smart Grid (ELEC435): Focuses on renewable energy sources, energy conversion, smart grids, and microgrids.
• Measurement, Monitoring and Sensors (ELEC421): Covers measurement and monitoring techniques and sensors used in power systems.
• Research Skills & Project Management (ELEC483): Develops research skills, including information gathering, project planning, report writing, and oral presentations.
• Optional Modules:
• Communications Networks (ELEC461): Introduces the principles of communications networks, their components, and protocols.
• Advanced Low Power Computer Architecture (ELEC470): Covers advanced embedded computer systems, including computer architecture, low-power design, and hardware/software co-design.
• Digital System Design (ELEC473): Introduces digital design techniques using the Verilog Hardware Description Language (HDL) and examines the operation of the MIPS and NIOS-II processors.

Final Project (Summer):

• Compulsory Module:
• MSc Project (ELEC460): Students undertake an individual research project over 3.5 months, culminating in a dissertation.

Assessment:

Assessment methods include:

• Written examinations
• Laboratory reports
• Assignments
• Essays
• Class tests
• Presentations
• Dissertation (final project)

Teaching:

Teaching methods include:

• Formal lectures
• Laboratories
• Practicals
• Tutorial sessions
• Guided reading
• Student-centered learning
• Project work

Careers:

Graduates from this program are well-prepared for careers in the electrical power industry, including roles at companies like:

• National Grid
• Scottish Power
• State Grid (China)
• The Department of Electrical Engineering & Electronics has world-class specialist facilities, including industry-standard laboratories, supporting research and postgraduate studies.
• The program offers a placement opportunity for students to gain practical experience with industry professionals.
• The program is available with a year-long industry placement option.
• The University provides career support services, including career planning, job market insights, networking skills development, and confidential counseling.
• The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students financially.
• The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to address the challenges and opportunities in the energy and power sector.

Tuition fees

UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland)

Full-time place, per year £12,400

International fees

Full-time place, per year £28,000 Fees stated are for the 2024-25 academic year. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. You can pay your tuition fees in instalments. All or part of your tuition fees can be funded by external sponsorship. International applicants who accept an offer of a place will need to pay a tuition fee deposit. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.