2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MSc (Eng) Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems
| Programme code: | MSE-ELEC/RES | UCAS code: | |
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| Duration: | 12 Months | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Dr Ben Chong | Contact address: | b.chong@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
A degree equivalent to a UK upper second class honours (2.1) degree or higher in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, or a related discipline; or a good lower second class (2.2) honours degree accompanied by demonstration of specific competence in power electronics, electrical machines or drives.
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:
School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Programme specification:
This programme aims to develop students' skills at solving challenging engineering problems in the area of power conversion systems and renewable energy with appropriate electronic and electrical systems design solutions. At the end of the programme students should be confident in their ability to realise and integrate electric drives, control systems and electronic power conversion for a diverse range of engineering applications.
This is an advanced course in the area of electrical engineering but with a renewable energy theme. The programme is distinctive in that it provides a strong electric drives and control core backed up with power generation and electronic conversion for renewable energy sources. The programme offers a unique set of modules in the efficient generation and use of electricity from solar and wind power. Substantial elements of practical work will be carried out by the students, giving them confidence with hardware implementations using electric drives, microcontroller control and electronic conversion circuits. Students will develop into versatile electrical engineers who can apply their skills in a diverse range of industry sectors.
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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
| ELEC5031M | Industry Dissertation | 15 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| ELEC5451M | Mini Projects and Laboratory | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5515M | Grid-Connected Microgeneration Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5525M | Micro-grid Laboratory | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5564M | Electric Power Generation by Renewable Sources | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5570M | Control Systems Design | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5881M | Main Project | 45 credits | 1 Jan to 30 Sep |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to select 15 credits from the following 2 modules. Students with no prior experience in c-programming must select ELEC5681M.
| ELEC5681M | Programming | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5685M | Software Development | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students will be required to study 15 credits from the following 2 modules. The choice must be approved by the programme manager:
| ELEC5562M | Power Electronics and Drives | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| ELEC5565M | Electric Drives | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
NOTE: ELEC3560 is a pre-requisite for ELEC5562M. ELEC5562M may only be taken by students who have taken ELEC3560 or an equivalent module. Students may not take both ELEC5562M and ELEC5565M.
Students will be required to study 15 credits from the following 3 modules:
| CAPE5410M | Energy Management and Conservation | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5200M | Next Generation Silicon Technologies | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| ELEC5500M | Micro- and Nano-Electromechanical Systems | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
In order to qualify for the award of the MSc degree, students must satisfy the following conditions:
i) Obtain passes in modules with a total credit value of at least 150;
ii) Obtain a mark of at least 40% in any ELEC assessment component which is worth more than 4.5 credits out of this 150 credit total;
iii) Obtain an overall average programme grade of at least 5.0;
iv) Obtain a mark of at least 40% in any failed modules.
Last updated: 06/01/2017
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