Electrical Engineering, MSc, University of Staffordshire

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSc	Full-time	18 months	January, September	GBP 7200	GBP 12300

About Electrical Engineering, MSc - at University of Staffordshire

Engineering Council accredited degree
The theme of the award is power electronics in the Electrical supply industry embracing technological areas such as renewable energy systems, Flexible AC Transmission Systems and custom power and High Voltage Direct Current transmission.
Power electronics is the technology that drives the design and control of the modern generation, transmission and distribution systems.
A unique feature of the award is the participation of world leading industry in the delivery and field trips.
An optional industry placement which can be taken in another European country is also offered.
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology IET (partial CEng)

About this course

The modern power system is evolving with increasing use of power electronics, integration of renewable sources such as wind and solar development of embedded generation and microgrids. The MSc Electrical Engineering award is designed to produce engineers who are capable of engineering such a system. .

Core modules are:

Research Methods & Project Management
Power Electronics in Electrical Utility Systems
Advanced Power Systems Analysis
Power System Protection
Flexible AC Transmission Systems and Custom Power
MSc Project

Option Modules are:?

Energy Management
Control Systems
Photovoltaic Technology

Course content

The theme of the award is Power Electronics in Electrical supply industry. The module content and the award structure are designed so that this theme permeates through the award. The key modules, which have industrial input are "Power Electronics in Electric Utility Systems" , "Flexible AC Transmission systems" and "Power System Protection" . The option modules such as Energy Management and Control systems provide the students with the additional knowledge and skills for the formation of a true power electronics engineer. You will study 4 modules in the first semester.

In the second semester you will study 4 further modules. Upon successful completion of the project you will be awarded the MSc. Your study length can be variable depending on how much time you spend in industry which could include vacation work

Entry requirements

Normal requirements are at least a UK second class honours degree or equivalent in a related engineering or technology discipline.

If you do not meet the above but have significant appropriate experience, your application will be considered, provided that you satisfy the University that you are capable of responding to the challenge of postgraduate work.

If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you are fluent enough to cope with the course. A minimum score of IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 (213 computer-based) is normally required.

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