ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING

MSc Electrical Power Engineering

1 year full time | Course code: H643

GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR A CAREER IN POWER ENGINEERING.

Qualified electrical engineers are desperately needed by the power industry. There is also a severe shortage of power engineering expertise in other sectors, such as government bodies and finance organizations, where a detailed knowledge of energy supply and demand is increasingly important as societies develop and adapt to pressing environmental and economic constraints, dwindling reserves of fossil fuels and the emergence of new energy technologies.

As the mitigation of global warming becomes ever more important, the electrification of transportation and heat as well as the accelerated penetration of renewable energy into the power grid have become main objectives in Electrical Power Engineering. The technologies studied in this MSc are the underpinning innovation forces in various industries including the electric transportation industry, aviation industry and power generation and transmission industries including renewable energy.

This course will give you the knowledge and skills required for a career in electrical power engineering and is an opportunity to update your knowledge with the latest developments in renewable energy and smart grids.

"Our Electrical Power Engineering MSc course is excellently tailored to train future engineers in this area. It uniquely considers electrical power conversion and control at devices, converters and systems levels, developing corresponding knowledge and practical skills. The MSc projects are industry-oriented. This opens broad perspectives for the graduates to continue their career in power electronic devices design and manufacturing, in power electronic converters application, including renewable energy and electrical vehicles, in electricity distribution and transmission companies, and in power stations.”

Dr Oleh Kiselychnyk, Course Coordinator

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a 2.1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in an engineering, physical sciences or mathematical subject.

Maths and English language requirements also apply.

We are willing to consider applications from students with lower qualifications on a case-by-case basis.

See warwick.ac.uk/epe for more information.

Modules

The MSc degree (180 credits) comprises:

• Eight taught modules (15 credits each)

• Research project (60 credits)

Core modules

• Advanced Power Electronic Converters and Devices

• Control of Electrical Drives

• Operation and Control of Power Systems

• Electrical Power Engineering Design Group Project

• Research Methods and Professional Skills

Examples of optional modules

• Power Electronic Converters and Devices*

• Power Systems and Electrical Machines*

• Systems Modelling and Control

• Heat Transfer Theory and Design

• Mathematical and Computer Modelling

• Advanced Robotics

• Batteries and Fuel Cells

• Optical Communication Systems

• Renewable Energy

• Signal Processing

* Please note that these modules are core for students without equivalent background experience.

Research Project

An in-depth experimental, theoretical or computational investigation of a topic chosen by you in conjunction with your academic supervisor.

FURTHER INFORMATION warwick.ac.uk/epe

We are constantly evolving our courses to keep up with developments in engineering and requirements for industry, so it is important you check our website for the most up-to-date information on module availability.