2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc (Eng) Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems
| Programme code: | MSE-ELEC/RES | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr. Tim Amsdon | Contact address: | T.J.Amsdon@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
Professional Body Offering Accreditation:
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council
Programme specification:
Renewable energy and reducing carbon emissions are top of the global environmental agenda. This Masters programme is designed to address the fundamentals of renewable energy, showing how solar, wind and other energy sources can work harmoniously and be efficiently integrated into practical power systems.
You'll study core power engineering topics such as power converters, electric drives and control alongside modules specific to renewable energy sources and power system.
At the same time, you'll study a unique range of modules on the generation of electricity from solar and wind power, energy management through the applications of power electronics and comprehensive analysis of smart grid systems. You'll also explore the opportunity to address the control and management issues in modern energy systems.
The School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering is an exciting and stimulating environment. It’s home to specialist teaching facilities and a wealth of leading researchers working on real-world issues and contributing to global change. This means you'll be learning the most up-to-date practices, equipping you with the specialist skill set and knowledge you’ll need to address the renewable energy challenges and problems in a wide range of careers.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| CAPE5410M | Energy Management and Conservation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5032M | Modern Industry Practice | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5516M | Smart Grid Analysis | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5562M | Power Electronics and Drives | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5564M | Electric Power Generation by Renewable Sources | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5570M | Control Systems Design | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5580M | Electric Power Generation and Distribution | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5681M | Programming | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5882M | MSc Individual Project | 60 credits | 1 Oct to 31 Aug |
Last updated: 07/08/2024 09:34:30
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