This course offers students the opportunity to integrate and design renewable energy systems and develop knowledge of fundamental technologies used in electric power control. The School of Electronic Engineering has over 25 years of experience and offers extensive lab facilities with the latest software packages. The Department of Engineering and Computer Science emphasizes theory and practice, using industrial standard software. Students will study in the new School of Physics, Engineering and Computer Science building, opening in 2024, which offers experiential learning zones, a Success and Skills Support Unit, and industry mentors. The building is designed with the University's net zero carbon target in mind and aims to replace or upgrade energy-inefficient older sites.
University of Hertfordshire
MSc Power Electronics and Control
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 2(ii) Honours degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
- IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent required for non-English speaking candidates.
Career Prospects
You will typically be employed to manage power systems projects and deploy appropriate tools to create/manage applications. Within your area of expertise, you will be making independent design decisions on mission-critical systems.
Course Details
Our enthusiastic staff is always looking for new ways to enhance your learning experience and over recent years, we have won national awards for our innovative teaching ideas. In addition, our staff are active in research and useful elements of it are reflected on the learning experience.
The Department of Engineering and Computer Science has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorial's using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussions with staff and other students.
A heavy emphasis is placed on theory and practice, and the Department of Engineering and Computer Science has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible.Â
Modules
Advanced Reconfigurable Systems Design - 15 Credits
Artificial Intelligence and Applications - 15 Credits
Digital Signal Processing and Applications - 15 Credits
MSc Individual Project (Electronics) - 60 Credits
Advanced Power Electronics - 15 Credits
Embedded Control Systems - 15 Credits
Power Electronics Design and Applications - 15 Credits
Renewable Energy and Storage Technologies - 15 Credits
Smart Grid Technologies - 15 Credits
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