Program Overview

MSc Electrical Power and Smart Grids

Overview

A unique programme that focuses on operation, control and maintenance of future Smart Grid with particular emphasis on the challenges associated with Net-Zero and low carbon futures.

Entry Requirements

• All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a science or engineering discipline.
• Relevant degrees: Civil Engineering; Structural Engineering; Building and Construction; Infrastructure Engineering; Applied Geology; Traffic Engineering; Physics; Architecture; Geology; Marine Technology.
• Exceptional applications may be judged on experience in lieu of academic qualifications e.g. relevant professional experience.

English Language Requirements

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B3.

Course Content

• Compulsory modules will cover areas such as power system analysis; digital twinning and data analytics for power networks and design, implementation and resilience of smart grids and sustainable energy systems.
• The dissertation will allow you to complete a more detailed research project in an area of personal interest.

Modules

Compulsory Modules

• MTHM501: Working with Data (15 credits)
• ENGM045: Introduction to Power Systems and Plant (15 credits)
• ENGM009: Electric Machines and Power Electronics (15 credits)
• ECMM163: Sustainable Engineering (15 credits)
• ENGM029: Power Systems Analysis (15 credits)
• ENGM030: Digital Twinning for Power System Plant (15 credits)
• ENGM031: Smart Grids and Sustainable Energy Systems (15 credits)
• ENGM032: Resilience of Electrical Energy Systems (15 credits)
• ECMM164: MSc Dissertation (60 credits)

Fees

2025/26 Entry

• UK fees per year: £14,300 full-time
• International fees per year: £30,300 full-time

Teaching and Research

• The programme 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.

Careers

• With electricity becoming the key energy vector in achieving society’s Net-Zero targets, new opportunities are on the rise in this field.
• Graduates will be able to progress to either a PhD degree or to various other roles across private and public sectors.

Related Courses

• Renewable Energy Engineering MSc

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