MSc
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
School of Engineering and Built Environment
Glasgow Caledonian University
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Glasgow, G4 0BA
Scotland, United Kingdom
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MSc Electrical
Engineering
and Electronic
There is a strong global demand for highly qualified electrical and electronics
engineers to work in sectors such as power generation (including renewable energy),
transportation engineering and telecommunications.
MSc
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering
Brilliance is in the detail.
Skills and abilities in electrical and electronic engineering continue to be essential for modern
industry and business. There is a strong global demand for highly qualified electrical and
electronics engineers to work in sectors such as power generation (including renewable energy),
transportation engineering and telecommunications.
The MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering prepares students
for the next stage in their careers, such as entering employment in
industry or pursuing further studies as a researcher. It also aims to
provide continuing professional development opportunities related
to the electrical and electronic engineering professions and sectors.
In addition to the knowledge and understanding of electrical and
electronic engineering the programme will provide an integrated
understanding of power systems, instrumentation systems,
telecommunications systems and business operations, reinforced
with personal and inter-personal skills.
Graduate Opportunities
There is a global industrial demand for electrical and electronic
engineers in numerous sectors. The MSc in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering will provide an excellent opportunity for students
wishing to pursue a professionally qualified career in the electrical
power industry, the renewable energy sector, the offshore energy
industry, transportation engineering, telecommunications and
industrial power electronics design.
Entry requirements and English language requirements
The normal entry qualification is an Honours degree (2:2 or
above) or an equivalent overseas qualification in electronic and/or
electrical engineering (or related subject).
For students who do not have English as their first language an
English qualification is required: IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent)
with no element below 5.5. INTO GCU offers a range of academic
and English language pathway programmes for applicants; for more
information visit www.gcu.ac.uk/into
Mode of study and duration
• Full-time: 12 months (Sept start) or 15 months (Jan start)
• Part-time: 2 years
Programme structure
Modules studied on this MSc are:
• Electrical Power Systems
• Advanced Industrial Communication Systems
• Measurement Theory and Devices
• Measurement Systems
• Energy, Audit and Asset Management
• Professional Practice
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Condition Monitoring
• Masters Project.
Module information
Electrical Power Systems
The module examines topics relating to electric power generation,
transmission, distribution and utilisation. This will include
examination of individual power system components such as
generators, transformers, overhead lines, underground cables,
switchgears and protection systems as well as analysis of load flow
and system fault conditions which are required for power system
design and operation.
Advanced Industrial Communication Systems
Aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge and understanding
of modern industrial communications systems. The operation of a
wide range of state-of-the-art advanced communications systems
will be studied, e.g. SCADA, satellite systems, digital cellular mobile
networks and wireless sensor networks.
Measurement Theories and Devices
The generalised approach to measurement theory and devices
adopted in this module will allow students to become familiar
with the characteristics of measurement systems in terms of the
underlying principles. Students should find this methodology to be
a considerable benefit to them when they apply their expertise to
solving more complex industrial measurement problems.
Measurement Systems
A range of advanced measurement systems will be studied in
depth. Sensors, signal processing, low-level signal measurements,
noise reduction methods and appropriate measurement strategies
will be applied to industrial and environmental applications. The
influence of environmental factors and operation conditions will
be considered in relation to the optimisation of the measurement
system.
Condition Monitoring
Aims to provide an understanding of both Mechanical and
Electrical Condition monitoring and associated instrumentation
requirements for successful condition monitoring. The main focus
in Mechanical Condition Monitoring is vibration monitoring since
this is the most popular method of determining the condition and
diagnosing faults in rotational machines, although other techniques
used in condition monitoring are also covered.
Energy, Audit and Asset Management
Focuses on techniques for auditing and managing the amount of
energy used in a range of industrial processes. The module will
provide an understanding of the strategies and procedures of
energy audit and energy asset management. Using case studies
throughout, the module will present energy audit, managing energy
usage, factors affecting energy efficiency on plant, and cost benefit
analysis of introducing alternative strategies and technologies.
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment methods are used within the modules,
depending on the aims, objectives and the learning outcomes.
Some of the modules are more theoretical in nature and others are
more practical or software based, while others are more discursive
or presentation based. These therefore require different teaching
and learning and assessment approaches. The most common
instruments of assessments used are unseen examinations and
coursework assessment exercises of various types.
Professional Practice
Focuses on two themes, the first aims to develop student moral
autonomy within a professional technology framework. It will
examine moral issues and moral decision processes through
evaluative enquiry and application of professional codes of
conduct specifically in relation to design, information technology
and the Internet. The second theme enhances the student’s
knowledge of concepts, methods and application of technology
and environmental management as applied to a new or existing
venture.
Student support
Study support is available to all students throughout your degree
from personal tutors, module leaders and the programme leader.
For international students a designated advisor can also provide
structured mentoring and study support sessions which cover
numerous topics such as academic writing skills, personal goal
setting and pastoral care.
Renewable Energy Technologies
Renewable energy is regarded as an integral part of a sustainable
development strategy. This module concentrates on the renewable
energy technologies most likely to succeed in the UK and other
temperate countries, i.e. solar energy, energy from waste, wind,
hydro and biomass.
For more information visit www.gcu.ac.uk/postgraduate