Electrical Power MSc
Newcastle University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Our Electrical Power MSc covers all major disciplines of electrical power. Youll deepen your knowledge, commercial awareness and technical ability to develop advanced skills.OverviewNewcastle University is home to the UKs largest academic research group in Electrical Power. Youll have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain an enhanced learning experience.Taught by leaders in their field, you will gain from research-led teaching. Youll learn from researchers solving problems of ...Read more

Our Electrical Power MSc covers all major disciplines of electrical power. You'll deepen your knowledge, commercial awareness and technical ability to develop advanced skills.

Overview

Newcastle University is home to the UK's largest academic research group in Electrical Power. You'll have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and gain an enhanced learning experience.

Taught by leaders in their field, you will gain from research-led teaching. You'll learn from researchers solving problems of global importance by engaging with industry and working across disciplines.

Our MSc programme is designed for graduates in:

  • electrical and electronic engineering
  • related disciplines

Our industry-focused approach equips you with the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. This will highlight your in-depth commercial awareness and technical knowledge.

Throughout your course you'll be able to take part in:

  • industry guest lectures
  • site visits
  • technical projects
  • placements
  • employment opportunities with added support from our Careers Service

The flexible nature of this programme allows you to specialise in one of two streams:

  • Electrical Power
  • Electrical Power (advanced option)

Electrical Power stream

Developed alongside industry experts, this stream will provide you with a thorough understanding of key areas of electrical power and applications including:

  • advanced power electronics
  • power systems operation
  • electrical machines
  • control of electric drives
  • design and analysis of electrical machines
  • renewable energy and smart grids

Electrical Power (advanced) stream

Designed for those who want to advance their knowledge further in electrical power. This stream encompasses the key areas of electrical power. There is an emphasis on project work, such as:

practical electrical power and control project developing experimental skills communicated in a technical report

technology review project reviewing developments and future trends

multidisciplinary individual project applying knowledge and expertise to solve a complex problem

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CUG Ranking
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Modules

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 BEng honours degree, or equivalent, in: electrical and electronic engineering; computer engineering. Other subjects that may be considered include: mechanical engineering; physics; communications, information and control engineering; building electricity and intelligence; computer science and technology. We will consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant professional experience.

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£13,400 per year

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This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£28,950 per year

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Students from EU

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

£28,950 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

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