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Study Details: 12 months full-time
The world is undergoing a seismic shift - from fossil fuels to a cleaner, smarter and more resilient energy future.
Decarbonisation plays a crucial role in supporting this transition as society tackles climate change and works towards its net zero ambitions. This MSc responds to the growing demand for highly-skilled professionals with the knowledge and expertise to support this transition.
Delivered by the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, this course aims to enhance your understanding of the scientific principles underpinning energy transition and enable you to become familiar with the emerging technologies and industry standards related to decarbonisation.
Cutting-edge innovations such as hydrogen energy, carbon capture and smart grids will be explored, as well as the mathematical and computational models used in energy systems. You’ll develop understanding of the environmental, ethical and socio-economic impacts of decarbonisation technologies and the skills to evaluate and communicate the sustainability of energy projects. This will include examinations of the specification, design, operation and maintenance of future power networks and energy system infrastructure.
Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or cognate subject) from a United Kingdom university; or a similar institute internationally.
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The course provides the advanced level of knowledge and understanding required for challenging, well paid and exciting careers in the future high growth power and energy sectors.
Employment prospects are excellent, with recent graduates working in power engineering consultancy, global power utilities (generation, supply and distribution), renewable energy sector, oil and gas industry and manufacturing. Professional and technical positions are as electrical engineers, power systems specialists, energy transition engineer in future electrification systems such as transportation, oil and gas and asset managers in large energy utilities such as Iberdrola, EDF Energy and China State Grid.
Core modules:
Energy Economics (10 credits)
Wind Energy & Distributed Energy Resources 1 (10 credits)
Solar Energy Systems (10 credits)
Energy Storage Systems (10 credits)
Energy Decarbonisation Technologies (10 credits)
Power Electronics Principles (10 credits)
Offshore Wind Farms Operations, Management & Economics (10 credits)
Assignment & Professional Studies (20 credits)
Optional modules:
Environmental Impact Assessment (10 credits)
Systems Engineering Concepts (10 credits)
Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing (10 credits)
Strategic Technology Management (10 credits)
Circular Economy & Transformations towards Sustainability (10 credits)
Design for Industry 4 & Smart Products (10 credits)
Waste Management & Landfill Design (10 credits)
Data Analytics & AI for Energy Systems (10 credits)
Renewable Marine Energy Systems
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