MSc Electrical Power Systems

The University of Birmingham offers a postgraduate course called Electrical Power Systems MSc. This course focuses on providing students with the necessary skills and knowledge required in modern power systems, including their operation, control and engineering. It further covers principles of power electronic converters and drives. The course lasts for one academic year taking a full-time study approach with about 1,800 hours of student effort.Course Content: The course content has a broad spectrum, covering aspects such as power systems analysis, power systems economics & asset management, renewable energy & smart grids, power conversion & drives, and a project-dissertation.Key Modules: The core modules found in this course include 'Power Systems Economics and Asset Management', 'Renewable Energy and Smart Grid', 'Power Systems Analysis', 'Power Electronic Converters and Devices', 'Power System Operation and Control', and 'Dissertation on a subject chosen in consultation with the Course Director'.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), meeting the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, students can expect to forge careers in power system operation, electrical power equipment manufacturing, power system research and power system software designing. Graduates have also found opportunities in the railway industry, with power electronic drive applications and in industries servicing electrical machines.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.