Electrical Power Systems

Overview

Our flexible arrangements mean that students may commence the programme at any time throughout the year.

Electrical Power Systems have become an essential part of modern life. Electricity enables us to store food, prepare it, facilitates much of our general housekeeping, provides for our entertainment, transport and our communications. It is a real eye-opener to imagine life without electricity.

Our programme in Electrical Power Systems build on our department's long-time involvement with the power industry, the education of power engineers and our extensive research work. They provide engineers with a basic understanding of the field, enabling them to understand the subject and contribute to the wealth and health of the industry.

Programme

To complete the full MSc programme you must study two core modules, six optional modules and a dissertation. You choose your six optional modules from the nine modules currently available. Compulsory residential days are built into the programme.

Module Details

Modules available for study are as follows:

1. System Fundamentals (core)
2. Project Engineering (core)
3. Protection of Transmission Systems
4. Protection of Distribution Systems
5. Power Systems Protection
6. Power System Simulation and Analysis
7. Control of Power Systems
8. Operation and Management of Power Systems
9. Power System Plant
10. Transient and Overvoltage Phenomena
11. Contract Engineering
12. Power Markets and Economics

Assessment is by means of tutor-marked assignments, examinations and a dissertation. Examinations are held at the University of Bath although, for students based overseas, a local venue can be arranged. Please note that supporting materials are available at a nominal cost for those students who experience difficulties with the academic content of Module 1 (Systems Fundamentals).