Advanced Electrical Machines, Power Electronics and Drives
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering
Course description
The deployment of power electronic converters and electrical machines continues to grow at a rapid rate in sectors such as hybrid and all-electric vehicles, aerospace, renewables and advanced industrial automation. In many of these applications, high performance components are combined into sophisticated motion control and energy management systems.
This course will give you in-depth knowledge of the key component technologies and their integration into advanced systems.
Modules
Teaching
You’ll learn through research-led teaching, lectures, laboratories, seminars, tutorials and coursework exercises.
Assessment
Assessment is by examinations, coursework and a project dissertation with poster presentation.
Duration
1 year full-time
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree in electronic and electrical engineering, physics, maths and other branches of engineering involving significant mathematical competence and relevant technical modules.
We will need evidence of relevant work/practical experience or strong performance in a major individual project during your degree.
English language requirements
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Apply
You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It's a quick and easy process.
Contact
eee-mscrec@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5442
The course information set out here may change before you begin, particularly if you are applying significantly in advance of the start date.