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Northumbria University, Newcastle
MSc Electrical Power Engineering (with advanced practice in second year)
Northumbria University, Newcastle

MSc Electrical Power Engineering (with advanced practice in second year)

NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY, NEWCASTLE

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Full time | Newcastle City Campus | 2 years | JAN-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

2 years

Start date

JAN-26

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Energy Engineering Electric Power

Course Summary

This course will give you a thorough understanding of power electronics, electric drive systems, smart grids, wind power, photovoltaic and other distributed generation systems. This program continually has a very high pass and student satisfaction rate, leading to numerous Ph.D. studies and employment. It also meets the academic requirements of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), by whom it is fully accredited. You will develop cross-discipline skills through multidisciplinary group work and an individual dissertation. You will learn essential skills such as information research, project planning and management, cost analysis, and budgeting. You will be actively involved within the Faculty Research Seminars, where you can broaden awareness and views across different research areas. You’ll benefit from the University’s excellent facilities that include specialist electrical and electronics laboratory resources. Northumbria has a well-established reputation for producing graduates who can apply their knowledge to generate creative solutions for sustainable electrical power systems. On successfully completing the program, you will gain an understanding and comprehensive knowledge of current practice and new technological developments. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. In the second year, for one semester, you’ll study in another country or join a research group. This valuable experience will enhance your employability and further develop your theoretical and practical skills.

Modules

KD7011 - Wind Energy Conversion Systems (20 Credits) - Core
In this module you will consider the current practices and technological advances in the design, control, mathematical modelling, and performance optimisation of modern Wind Energy Conversion Systems. You will gain the necessary knowledge and understanding of the main concepts, methodologies and future developments in this field. The module syllabus includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: wind energy resource; operating principles, characteristics and types of wind turbines; commercial and emerging distributed wind generators; power electronic converter topologies for variable speed systems; turbine aero-dynamics and manufacturing; grid-connected and stand-alone applications; research and development aspects; environmental and social context and issues; regulations and standards; economics, employment opportunities etc.
KD7050 - Photovoltaic System Technology (20 Credits) - Core
KD7067 - Engineering Research and Project Management (20 Credits) - Core
KD7068 - Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Supply (20 Credits) - Core
KD7069 - Power Electronics and Drive Systems (20 Credits) - Core
KD7070 - Smart Grids (20 Credits) - Core
KL7003 - Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering - Core
KD7065 - MSc Engineering Project (60 Credits) - Core
KL7014 - Advance Practice semester (60 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,625

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£12,250

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Electrical Power. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

University information

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Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University is an exciting university that has a global reputation for its research-driven approach to postgraduate learning. The university is well known for producing future leaders across a range of industries, as it encourages students to ‘Take on Tomorrow’ throughout their academic journey. Northumbria University produces outstanding and innovative research while also nurturing student talent to...more

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