MSc Advanced Electrical Power Systems Engineering

at University of Manchester

Course units typically include:

• Electrical Power Fundamentals
• Analysis of Electrical Power and Energy Conversion Systems
• Power System Plant, Asset Management and Condition Monitoring
• Power System Operation and Economics
• Power System Dynamics and Quality of Supply
• Power System Protection
• Smart Grids and Sustainable Electricity Systems
• Techniques for Research and Industry
   

The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
 

Title

• Dissertation
• Electrical Energy Systems
• Power System Operation and Economics
• Power System Dynamics & Quality of Supply
• Smart Grids & Sustainable Electricity Systems
• Power Syst Plant, Asset Management and Condition Monitoring
• Analysis of Electrical Power and Energy Conversion Systems
• Extended Dissertation Project
• Techniques for Research and Industry
• Power System Protection

Academic entry qualification overview

• We require a good Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in an electrical and electronic engineering discipline.
• To progress to the second year of this course, we usually require performance at Distinction Level. Students who do not meet the criteria to progress to the second year will instead graduate with the one-year Electrical Power Systems Engineering MSc or an alternative appropriate qualification.
• When assessing your academic record, we take into account your grade average with particular emphasis on relevant course units and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification.
   

English language
 

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency.  The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
 

• IELTS at least 7.0 overall with no subtest below 6.5, or;

• TOEFL iBT : at least 100 overall with no subtest below 25. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.

• Pearson PTE (UKVI) : at least 76 overall with no subtest below 70.

• An acceptable equivalent qualification.

• MSc (full-time)
  
  UK students (per annum): £12,500 year 1, £6,000 year 2
  
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £28,000 year 1, £14,00 year 2

Over the last thirty years, hundreds of students from around the world have come to the University to obtain an MSc in Electrical Power Engineering or similar. After graduation, they went on to work for electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, specialised software houses, universities and consultancy companies.
 

This course also provides the students with additional research skills necessary for starting a PhD degree or entering an industrial research and development career.