MSc Electrical Energy Systems

The Electrical Energy Systems MSc at Cardiff University is a comprehensive course designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the fast-paced field of electrical energy systems. This course offers students a chance to study core electrical engineering topics alongside specialized modules focusing on renewable energy and electric vehicles.Course Content: This program is structured into two parts; Part one covers taught modules while part two focuses on an individual research project. The taught modules deal with professional skills for electrical power engineers, electrical machines, power electronics, economics of the power industry, power systems analysis, principles of solar energy, principles of wind energy, and energy policy and risk. The second part provides students with an opportunity to undertake a project on a relevant topic.Key Modules: Key modules studied during this course include Energy Policy and Risk, Professional Skills for Electrical Power Engineers, Power Electronics, Power Systems Analysis, Electrical Machines, Economics of the Power Industry, Principles of Solar Energy, and Principles of Wind Energy.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Energy Institute, on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements, in part, for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer.Future Careers: After completing this course, students have gone on to secure roles in the electrical power industry, the renewable energy sector, electric vehicles, grid infrastructure, and energy policy development. Other graduates have chosen to further their research ambitions within Cardiff University and other educational institutions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.