Electrical Power Systems (Taught)

Take the lead in the future of our energy networks. Our MSc course will develop your power engineering skills ready for an exciting career.

You’ll discover the challenges facing the electrical power industry and learn how to develop innovative solutions for power system problems. Earn a qualification respected around the world.

Course highlights

Learn advanced concepts of electrical power systems and renewable energy. We’ll prepare you to lead teams in the design, control and operation of smart grids, the electrical power systems and networks of the future.

Our course bridges the gap between theory and practice, and you’ll get the opportunity to work with our industry partners on research.

• Industrial expertise: Develop your power engineering skills through expert teaching and extensive research work undertaken in collaboration with power industry partners

• Become a power system and smart grids expert

• Based in our state-of-the-art School of Engineering building

• Work with industrial problems and gain valuable experience

Course delivery

Teaching is led by world leading experts in the area of electrical power systems. You'll work on your dissertation on an original research problem or an extension to an established problem. You may be offered industrial collaborative projects as your dissertation depending on their availability.

• Learn through of a series of engaging lectures which demonstrate how experts will approach problems in your field, helping you think critically and apply concepts

• Engage in tutorials and seminars that promote independent problem-solving and enquiry-based learning• Engage in projects and practical assignments that bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications, enhancing your understanding and retention of concepts

• Experience increased engagement and motivation with 1:1 supervision, held in a supportive environment where you feel valued throughout your academic journey

• Develop critical technical and analytical skills, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, problem-solving, and familiarise yourself with specialised equipment and techniques through laboratory work

• You'll study in our new state-of-the-art School of Engineering building which includes a 50-seat electronics and electrical focused projects space and a basement that houses a full-size set of railway points, the University’s pantograph test rig and a test track for the scaled hydrogen-powered train