This course covers the following key subject areas:

• electrical machines
• power electronics
• electric drives
• power system operation
• control of electrical power

A feature of the course is the design of electrical systems for transportation and renewable energy applications. This is a particular specialism of our researchers in the School of Engineering.

You will develop knowledge of industry-standard computer-aided design and analysis techniques. You'll gain a practical understanding of software packages such as:

• MagNet
• MATLAB
• Simulink
• PSpice
• ERACS

You will research a specialist topic of your choice through an in-depth project. Innovative educational techniques will equip you with practical design skills and research methodologies.

On graduating, you will have the knowledge and practical experience ready for a career in electrical power engineering. Your learning and research skills will also provide a solid foundation for further study.

You take modules to a total value of 180 credits over three semesters. 120 credits of taught modules take place during the first and second semesters. The course comprises a mixture of:

• lectures
• tutorials
• coursework
• practical laboratory classes

You'll learn in modern lecture theatres equipped with audiovisual equipment. Blackboard, a web-based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), supports your taught modules. Practical sessions are in small groups in modern laboratories with extensive computing facilities.

You will sit exams in January and May/June. You will complete your 60 credit individual project over semesters two and three. Your background reading and design work take place over semester two. Most of your dissertation preparation and experimental work will be in semester three.

Practical sessions take place in modern laboratory and computing facilities. You'll be in small groups with experts in the field of:

• Power Electronics
• Electric Drives
• Machines
• Power Systems

The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Engineering Council. This ensures you receive a good foundation for professional registration.

You have access to a range of specialist facilities in the School of Engineering. Each research group in the School has dedicated equipment and laboratories:

• Communications, Sensors, Signal and Information Processing
• Emerging Technology and Materials (ETM)
• µSystems
• Electrical Power

• EEE8012 Power Electronics - Design and Implementation
• EEE8013 Linear Controller Design and State Space with Matlab Applications
• EEE8014 Control of Electric Drives
• EEE8015 Design and Analysis of Electrical Machines and Drives
• EEE8016 Electrical Machines and their applications 
• EEE8017 Power Systems Operation and Analysis
• EEE8074 Coursework (EP and AC)
• EEE8075 Electrical Power and Control Project
• EEE8097 Individual Project

• 6 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with 1 sub-skill at 5.0 and 3 sub-skills at 5.5)
• 10 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 5.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.0 in all sub-skills)    

You can study our Pre-sessional English course at the INTO Newcastle Centre.