MSc Energy and Sustainability with Electrical Power Engineering (now recruiting for 2010 entry)

This new MSc course will consider aspects of sustainable energy generation as well as the issues concerned with bulk electrical energy transport to the ultimate user. In order to design and develop our future energy networks it is necessary to have knowledge and understanding of the current infrastructure, and therefore this course will provide a solid grounding in generation, transmission and distribution engineering in addition to considering the wider issues of energy, renewable generation and sustainability.

Potential students should have a first degree in engineering, physics or applied mathematics. The course is particularly relevant for students considering a career in the electrical power industry. ‘This course is designed to meet a growing specific industrial need - the development of future power engineers capable of meeting the challenge of providing secure sustainable energy to consumers in the most efficient and cost effective way possible,’ said Dr Paul Lewin, Course Co-ordinator.

Syllabus

The syllabus for this new course is designed to ensure that all students are exposed to the key topics in all areas.

Optional courses however provide an opportunity for the latest research in cutting edge areas to be incoporated into the course. The options given here will give you a guide to the content and structure of the MSc. Modules are assessed with a mixture of coursework and examinations. Starred modules are optional, and students must take a total of 60 credits per semester.

Semester 1

• ELEC6114 Power Systems Analysis (Compulsory)
• ELEC6115 Conventional Generation Technology (Compulsory)
• SESM6021 Introduction to Energy Technologies (Compulsory)
• SESM6020 Sustainable Energy Systems, Resources and Usage (Compulsory)

Semester 2

• ELEC6116 Transmission and Distribution (Compulsory)

• ELEC6037 Advanced Electrical Materials (Optional)
• ELEC6089 High Voltage Insulation Systems (Optional)
• ELEC6125 Advanced Power Electronics for Electrical Systems (Optional)
• SESG6026 Nuclear Energy Technology (Optional)
• SESM6019 Fuel Cells and Photovoltaics Systems II (Optional)
• SESS6060 Offshore Mechanics and Engineering Analysis (Optional)

Semester 3/Summer

• ELEC6003 MSc Project (Compulsory)

Summer Project

The MSc involves a substantial individual research project lasting three months and worth 60 credits. This give you an opportunity to explore on of the areas covered in the course in depth, with the benefit of supervision by a supervisor who is research active in that area. It is often the case that students are involved directly with currently running research projects within the research group, thus providing an opportunity to experience the culture of research and give you valuable experience of taking part in a range of research activities.

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