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MSc - Master of Science
Brunel University of London
Full Time
Jan 2027
27 Month
This degree has been designed to equip you with advanced knowledge of sustainable electrical power and energy generation systems.You will gain the skills and knowledge to lead teams which will operate, control, design, regulate and manage the power systems and networks of the future.You’ll develop the ability to critically evaluate methodologies, analytical procedures and research methods in renewable energy sources; the design of stand-alone, grid connected and hybrid sustainable electrical power systems; power system engineering; power electronics for power quality and grid integration; and regulatory frameworks for power systems and electricity markets.You’ll have access to our high-performance technical laboratories for the testing of power and control systems. The latest industry standard simulation software is available for you to use in grid computing facilities to investigate and design sustainable electrical power systems.During your studies, there are site visits to National Grid substations and control centres, and power stations. You will benefit from guest lectures delivered by experts from the electricity industry, and take part in conferences where you’ll deliver poster presentations on your research work.Our MSc sustainable electrical power degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.A sustainable electrical power degree from Brunel will equip you with advanced knowledge of sustainable electrical power and energy generation systems. Sustainable energy is a vital, growing sector and you’ll graduate with the skills to work on a vast range of modern projects in the sustainable electricity industry.You’ll benefit from our links with major employers including Centrica, EDF Energy, GE Energy, National Grid and UK Power Networks.
The main aims of this module are to develop the students ability to critically assess different models and theories associated with power markets, to recognise and resolve technical, economical and regulatory issues associated with the design and operation of electricity markets and evaluate various trading strategies, and to understand environmental consequences of the electrical energy supply and transmission.
The main aims of this module are to develop the students ability to critically assess different models and theories associated with power system analysis, and to recognise and resolve power system security design issues.
The main aims of this module are to develop the students ability to critically assess different theories and techniques associated with power stability and control, and to recognise and resolve power system stability and control issues.
This module aims to allow students to gain practical experience in order to familiarise themselves with fundamental principles of sustainable electrical power, and to reinforce theoretical aspects of the course through practical applications.
This module aims to critically analyse and assess sustainable power generation technologies, and to produce full technical and economic evaluation of sustainable generation technologies.
This module aim to enable Engineering students to deal with legal, social, ethical and environmental issues and apply professional codes of conduct. Indicative content: ethics and legal aspects, risk and environment management systems, risk assessment and engineering failure methods and sustainability.
This module aims to provide experience in defining and organising, executing and evaluating a substantial individual in-depth investigation into a topic related to the appropriate wireless and computer communication networks and presenting the information in the form of a dissertation.
The main aims of this module are to teach the students how to: 1. critically analyse and assess smart grid operation and management objectives and functionality; 2. Evaluate and review methodologies and algorithmic structures for operational control of sustainable electrical power systems.
The aims of this module are to develop students’ ability to: 1. critically analyse and design advanced power electronic circuits; 2. incorporate state-of-the-art power electronic circuits in electric vehicle machines and drives.
The aim of this module is to: 1. provide students with up-to-date knowledge in advanced vehicular technology; 2. develop knowledge and understanding of vehicular technologies with which enables inter- and intra- vehicle communications, and battery management.; 3. for students to be aware of relevant technical standards related to electric vehicle systems development.
£14,435 full-time; £1,385 placement year
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