MSc Energy and Power Systems Management
University of Portsmouth
About this program
MSc Energy and Power Systems Management
The energy industry urgently needs the next generation of specialists who can deliver better energy management and help reduce our impact on the environment. If you're ready for the challenge ahead, our MSc Energy and Power Systems Management degree course is for you.
On this course, you'll use your previous knowledge and skills to improve renewable energy, and the efficiency of power generation. You'll unpack up-to-date skills and learn advanced concepts in the operation, control, design, regulation and management of the power systems and networks of the future.
Whether you're a recent graduate or a professional already working in the field of sustainable electrical power and energy generation, once you complete the course, you'll be in a strong position to pursue a career as an engineer at an advanced level, in the field of energy and power systems management.
You can start this course in October/September or February/January (full time only in February/January).
Admission requirements
Qualifications or experience
- A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Core modules currently include:
- Electrical Machines and Drives
- Electrical Power Systems Technology
- Energy Management, Economics and Risk Analysis
- Individual MSc Project
- Renewable and Alternative Energy
- Sensors and Measurement Systems
- Smart Grid Fundamentals
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Duration
- 1 year full-time (October start)
- 3 years part-time (October start)
- 16 months full-time (February start)
Tuition
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Full-time – £9,000
- Part-time – £3,000 per year
International students
- Full-time – £16,400
- Part-time – £5,470 per year
Qualification
On this course you'll:
- Hear from guest speakers who are experts in the industry
- Learn about Electrical Power Systems Technology, Electrical Machines and Drives, Smart Grid Fundamentals, Renewable and Alternative Energy, Sensors and Measurement Systems, Engineering Management, Economics and Risk Analysis
- Improve your skills in the operation, control, design, regulation and management of power systems and networks of the future
- Use computational tools to understand the design of sustainable electrical power systems and networks and regulatory frameworks
- Critically evaluate methodologies, analytical procedures and research methods in energy and power systems management
- Bring together your technical and non-technical knowledge, to solve problems of a complex nature
- Learn in a challenging and stimulating environment, with specialist experimental and computational facilities dedicated to Power System Engineering
Career paths
There's a growing skills shortage in the field of energy and power systems management, so our MSc Energy and Power Systems Management degree course will give you a great foundation for a successful career in this expanding, dynamic arena.
If you're already a practicing engineer with professional experience, this course is an opportunity to update your knowledge of current design practice and also to familiarise yourself with developments in codes and methods of analysis.
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University of Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is consistently within the top-ranked institutions in the UK for student satisfaction, which is reflected in the teaching quality, but also the experience that students enjoy with us.
Students can live a few minutes' walk away from their faculty buildings on campus, with only a 5-10 min walk to the seaside.
The cost of living and accommodation in Portsmouth are significantly lower than in the larger cities in the UK, meaning you'll be able to live more comfortably here. The city is so compact that you don't need to take any public transport and most students/lecturers get around by bike.
The city has a population of around 200,000 and over 10% of this is made up of our student population. We have 5,000 students from overseas on campus.
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