MSc Electrical Power Systems at University of Birmingham

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.

Department: Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice and help you understand how to use the advanced methods to solve the real challenges the energy industry is facing. This course consists of 180 credits. Modules include Advanced Project, Introductory Module for Electrical Power Systems, Renewable Energy Systems Integration, Power Systems Operation and Control.

Career pathways

The programme meets the industrial demand for the training and education of both existing and future engineers in the advanced concepts of electrical power systems and renewable energy. Emerge as a graduate of the highest calibre with the right skills and knowledge, capable of leading in teams involved in the operation, control, design, and economic analysis of the electrical power systems and networks of the future: smart grids.

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