Electrical Power MSc
12 months full time
Fees
Fees per academic year 2013-14
UK and EU: full time £6,000
International: full time £14,750
More information is available about tuition fees and discounts.
Programme Overview
This degree provides electrical, electronic or power engineering graduates with the professional training to pursue careers as design and development engineers or to continue in further research. It is accredited by the IET and meets the educational requirements for CEng professional registration.
The programme covers six advanced topics:
- Power Electronics,
- State Space Analysis and Controller Design
- Control of Electric Drives
- Design of Modern Electrical Machines and Drives
- Electrical Machines
- Power Systems Operation
You will gain advanced knowledge, skill and other attributes associated with the theme of Electrical Power:
- Modeling and analysis of engineering systems, processes and products
- Design of systems and components in Electrical Power
- Computer-aided design and analysis techniques, eg software packages such as MATLAB, Simulink, PSpice
- Specialist topic of your choice through an in-depth research project
Studying Electrical Power at Newcastle, you will have access to purpose-built research laboratories equipped with specialist facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.
+Modules
You take compulsory modules, coursework an electrical power and control project, and an individual project with dissertation. Assessment is by end-of-semester written examination, coursework, and a dissertation based on a project conducted in association with the research groups.
Find out more detailed information about the programme modules
+Entrance Requirements
A second-class BEng Honours degree, or equivalent, in electrical and electronic engineering, electronic communications, computer engineering or a related subject.
Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.
Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has rules for international students regarding minimum English language requirements.
+Scholarships and Other Sources of Funding
See the School’s website for funding opportunities.
International Students, consult your own government for funding. The University offers International Scholarships, and there are funding opportunities by external organisations available.
Students should consult their employers for sponsorship opportunities.
+How to Apply
Visit our postgraduate application site.
There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2013 entry should apply by Friday 12 July 2013 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.
Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.
+Further Information
For further information please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 6154
E-mail: eee.pg@ncl.ac.uk
Subject Overview
This programme is within the subject area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
