MSc Electrical Power

at Newcastle University

Modules

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Compulsory Modules
 

• Individual Project
• Advanced Power Electronics and Applications
• Power Systems Operation & Analysis
• Control of Electric Drives
• Designing sustainable electric propulsion and generation systems
• Renewable Energy Systems and Smart Grids
• Electrical Machines

A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in:
 

• electrical and electronic engineering
• computer engineering

Other subjects that may be considered include:
 

• mechanical engineering
• physics
• communications, information and control engineering
• building electricity and intelligence
• computer science and technology

We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant professional experience.

Typically we recognise 60% from section 1 universities, 62% from section 2 universities and 65% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.1 and 58% from section 1 universities, 60% from section 2 universities and 63% from section 3 universities as comparable to a 2.2.

This can be in any of the following qualifications:
 

• Bachelor Degree
• Bachelor Pass or General degree in Arts, Science or Commerce
• Bachelor Special or Honours degree
• Bachelor degree in professional subjects

Admissions criteria may vary depending on the course you are applying for, please check course specific entry requirements.

Fees and funding

Home students Tuition fees (per year)
£11,700

International students Tuition fees (per year)
£26,400

As a graduate you'll have the enhanced skills and knowledge preparing you for wide range of careers across electrical and electronic engineering and other engineering sectors.

Graduate destinations have included:
 

• Siemens
• Northern Powergrid
• National Grid

This course also provides a route into PhD level study.