This Master's degree in Energy and Power Systems administration provides an exceptional opportunity to gain skills and expertise in the operation, control, design, regulation, and administration of future power systems and networks. The curriculum is industry-accredited, overseen by an industrial advisory group, and includes a research project based on your energy interests. Graduates can work in business operations, project management, production engineering, creative direction, quality assurance, and production engineering. The program aims to lessen environmental effect while also preparing future energy specialists. Graduates of similar courses have also launched successful enterprises with university assistance.
University of Portsmouth
MSc Energy and Power Systems Management
Entry Requirements
- A second-class honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
Career Prospects
The energy and power systems management business is experiencing a skills shortage due to an aging workforce and a lack of competent personnel. This recognized Master's program can assist people prepare for entry or refresh their understanding of design practice and analytical methods. Graduates will have industry-standard hardware and simulation packages, as well as a network of contacts through lecturers, visiting speakers, and fellow students. They will also study concepts, theories, and methods recognized by the industrial advisory board as central to current and future best practices in the power and energy sectors.
Course Details
The Master's degree program is designed to accommodate students with various responsibilities, including work and family responsibilities. The course structure includes three years of part-time study, 12 months of full-time study starting in September, and 16 months of full-time study starting in January. The final three months will be dedicated to the research project. Full-time study involves 15 hours of teaching time, including lectures and tutorials, and 20 hours of independent study, depending on the modules studied. The program is designed to keep the schedules within a four-hour block each day, allowing students to organize work or self-guided study around it.
Master's study is more specialized than an undergraduate degree, allowing students to focus on a specific topic and work closely with academics committed to the subject. The majority of teaching time will be in-person and face-to-face, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and project work.
Assessment is conducted through written examinations, coursework, laboratory-based project work, and a major project or dissertation. Students can test their skills and knowledge informally before undergoing assessments that count towards their final mark. Feedback on practice and formal assessments is available to help students improve in the future.
Course Modules
Electrical Machines and Drives - 20 credits
Electrical Power Systems Technology - 20 credits
Engineering Management, Economics and Risk Analysis - 20 credits
Renewable and Alternative Energy - 20 credits
Sensors and Measurement Systems - 20 credits
Smart Grid and Sustainable Power Systems - 20 credits
Individual MSc Project - 60 credits
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