Electrical Power Engineering MSc

You’ll undertake a practical or theoretical master’s dissertation that will hone your skills in evaluating and applying research techniques and methodologies. 

 

Our research-rich teaching involves a combination of informed lectures, seminars, computer-based workshops, and/or laboratory sessions. Real-life case studies and guest lectures from industry and/or academia may also be used to enhance your learning activities. Taught time per semester is typically a maximum of 12 hours per week, with class time occurring anytime between 9 am - 6 pm, Monday through Friday (exact timetables will be finalised in early September). As this is a master’s course there is a significant element of independent learning and self-motivated reflection.

 

Assessments are designed to give feedback as well as to monitor your level of achievement. The assessed projects will enable you to test your skills in ways that relate to current industrial practice. Specific assessment methods include assignments, exams, technical reports and presentations.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

 

• KD7011 -Wind Energy Conversion Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KD7050 -Photovoltaic System Technology (Core,20 Credits)
• KD7065 -MSc Engineering Project (Core,60 Credits)
• KD7067 -Engineering Research and Project Management (Core,20 Credits)
• KD7068 -Renewable Energy Technologies for Electricity Supply (Core,20 Credits)
• KD7069 -Power Electronics and Drive Systems (Core,20 Credits)
• KD7070 -Smart Grids (Core,20 Credits)
• KL7003 -Academic Language Skills for Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

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.

 

International qualifications:

 

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. 

 

English language requirements:

 

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

Full UK Fee: £9,075

 

Full EU Fee: £16,500

 

Full International Fee: £16,500

By the end of this course, you’ll be in an excellent position to start or continue a career in electrical power engineering and/or the renewable energy industry. Roles could include designing, developing and maintaining electrical control systems and components.

You could also undertake a postgraduate research degree such as an MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorate. If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.

 

Whatever you decide to do, you will have the transferable skills that employers expect from a master’s graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.