Course summary
This course is designed to provide instruction in the principles of sustainable energy and renewable technologies. These principles are taught alongside studies in electrical engineering, including power electronics, electrical machines, and power systems. This 12 month course will give you advanced coverage of the specialist engineering skills required by an engineer working in electrical technology for renewable and sustainable energy systems. Our objective is to help you develop the confidence to work as a professional, at ease with the conventions of the discipline. Key facts
- This course is accredited by the IET (Institution of Engineering and Technology) to meet the further learning requirements of a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
Core modules Holistic Engineering Design Project Design and Development Sustainable Energy Futures (autumn) Distributed Generation and Alternative Energy (spring) MSc Project (Summer) Optional modules Electrical Machines, Drive Systems and Applications (autumn) Advanced Power Electronics (autumn) Advanced Control System Design (autumn) Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal (spring) Advanced AC Drives (spring) Energy Storage (spring) Technologies for Hydrogen Transport Economy (spring) The above is a sample of the typical modules we offer but is not intended to be construed and/or relied upon as a definitive list of the modules that will be available in any given year. Modules (including methods of assessment) may change or be updated, or modules may be cancelled, over the duration of the course due to a number of reasons such as curriculum developments or staffing changes. Please refer to the module catalogue for information on available modules. This content was last updated on Thursday 30 May 2024. Due to timetabling availability, there may be restrictions on some module combinations. Sustainable Energy Futures Distrbuted Generation and Alternative Energy Advanced Engineering Research Project Organisationa and Design MSc Project Optional moduels Electrical Machines, Drives Systems and Applications Advanced Power Electronics Advanced Control Sysem Design Advanced Control Advanced Powere Electronics Renewable Energy Technology Design and Appraisal Advanced AC Drives Energy Storage Technologies for Hydrogen Transport Economy
Assessment method
The assessment strategy differs between the taught (120 credits) and individual project (60 credits) modules. A typical module contains both written assignment(s) and an end of semester exam which is mostly weighted as 40%. The individual project module is continuously assessed in the summer period and concludes with submission of a final project report, as well as an oral assessment based upon the practical demonstration of the proposed engineering design/solution. The pass mark for all the modules is 50%. Your final degree classification will be based upon your aggregated achievement from both the taught and the project stages of 180 credits.
Entry requirements
2:1 or equivalent grade in Electrical Engineering or related discipline. Applicants are expected to have covered modules such as Maths, Electric Circuits, Power Electronics, Power Network/Systems, Control Engineering, Electrical Machines or related key technical modules.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
More information on fees can be found at: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pgstudy/fees/postgraduate-fees.aspx
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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