Postgraduate prospectus

MSc in Electrical Power Systems

Qualifications and durations

• Full-time MSc 1year

Overview

This course aims to provide a foundation in power systems principles for graduates with an electronic engineering background. It demonstrates the practical relevance of these principles to the operation of successful enterprises in the field of electrical power engineering, and familiarises professional engineers and graduates with the theory and application of new technologies applied to power systems. In the second semester, common to all MSc courses, students will develop the scoping and planning of their chosen research project and will take part in group-based activities in engineering and project management, research and design methods, creativity and innovation methods and integrated engineering. In the final semester students will be involved full-time in their individual project.

Taught units include: Electrical Energy Systems & Analysis; Energy Management Systems; Power Systems Protection and Control; Artificial Intelligence; Control Engineering; Power Electronics and Machines.

Academic entry requirements

First degree (UK first or second class or equivalent) in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering.

English requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components).
TOEFL 580 (paper-based test) or 237 (computer-based test) with a score of not less than 4 in the TWE or 92 (internet-based test) with not less than 21 in each of the components.

Contact

Postgraduate Admissions Secretary

Email eleceng-pgt@bath.ac.uk
Tel +44 (0) 1225 386615
Fax +44 (0) 1225 386305
Web www.bath.ac.uk/elec-eng/postgrad/prospective

Fees in 2008-9

H £4000 O £13150