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Electrical Power Engineering MEng (Hons) – 4 years

Master

In Bath ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Duration

    4 Years

Our course develops your expertise in areas where power engineers are in demand such as smart grids, micro-generation and renewable energy.

Your first two years provide you with a grounding in electrical engineering science before specialising in power engineering. You'll develop an understanding of the technical, industrial and economic issues of designing and manufacturing modern electrical power devices. Combining theory and practice, you’ll learn how to use advanced technologies to conceptualise, design and operate power and energy systems.

Project work is a key part of your study experience at Bath. Industry-focused group and individual projects give you the opportunity to put theory into practice. They also help you develop other professional skills in management, communication and business throughout the course. You could work on specialist topics such as smart metering, electrical drives, or power markets.

About this course

Gain the theoretical and practical skills in power generation and distribution to pursue a career in electrical power industries.

We work with industrial partners to make sure our course content reflects the needs of engineering industries worldwide. You’ll graduate with the technical expertise and transferable skills that will open up employment opportunities for you. You can pursue a career in high-technology industries in electronics, power, aerospace, communications, robotics or manufacturing. Or you could find employment in other sectors such as IT, financial services, accountancy, the armed forces or business. Many of our graduates continue their studies to pursue an academic or research career.

You will need a strong performance in Mathematics as part of your entry qualifications. You will also need strong performance in a second science or technology subject, such as:

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Design and Technology (except Fashion or Textiles)
Electronics
Environmental Science
Further Mathematics
GCSE English grade C or 4 (or equivalent from English language category C).

Accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, licensed by the Engineering Council, to fulfil the educational requirements for a Chartered Engineer.

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Subjects

  • Engineering
  • Systems
  • Project
  • Design
  • Electrical
  • Communication Training
  • Power Engineering
  • Programming
  • Laboratory
  • Techniques
  • Practice
  • Circuit Theory
  • Engineering physics

Course programme

Year 1
  • Introduction to programming in MATLAB
  • Electronic laboratory techniques and professional engineering practice 1
  • Circuit theory
  • Engineering physics
  • Mathematics 1
  • Signals, systems and communications
  • Microprocessors and interfacing
  • Digital electronics
  • Mathematics 2
  • Electronic systems design and manufacture 1
Year 2
  • Electronic devices and circuits
  • Digital systems design
  • Signal processing
  • Structured programming
  • Electromagnetics
  • Communication principles
  • Electronic systems design and manufacture 2
  • Electrical systems and power electronics
  • Group design and professional engineering practice 2
  • Control systems
Year 3
  • Control engineering
  • Power electronics and drives
  • Power system plant
  • Power system fundamentals
  • Group design and business project 1
  • Group design and business project 2
  • Plus optional units
Year 4
  • Energy management systems
  • Power electronics and machines
  • Power system protection
  • MEng individual project
  • Plus optional units
Optional course units

You'll be able to choose from a number of optional units in years 3 and 4. Here are some examples of the units currently being studied by our students.

  • Power markets and economics
  • Digital communications
Learning and assessment

Learning
  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical sessions
  • Seminars
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops
Assessment
  • Coursework
  • Essay
  • Oral assessment
  • Practical work
  • Written examination

Additional information

Overseas students Fee - 

Tuition fee for the academic year 2020/21 - £22,300

UK/EU application deadline - 15 January 2020

Overseas deadline - 15 January 2020

Electrical Power Engineering MEng (Hons) – 4 years

£ 9,250 VAT inc.