University of Hertfordshire

MSc Power Electronics and Control with Extended Professional Practice

University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Course overview

This is a two-year sandwich Master's programme specifically designed to equip students with highly relevant knowledge for the modern energy sector. The curriculum focuses on solving complex engineering problems related to energy conversion, the integration of renewable energy systems, and energy efficiency. Students gain advanced understanding in core areas such as Advanced Power Electronics and the analysis and synthesis of engineering control systems.

The second year of the course is dedicated to the Extended Professional Practice award, featuring a compulsory one-year industry placement of at least thirty weeks. This structure allows students to gain real-world industrial experience before returning to campus to complete their research-intensive MSc Individual Project. The course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the IET
  • Meets Engineering Council UK-SPEC professional engineering competence standards
  • Extended professional practice period included within the sandwich structure
  • Graduates work on power systems projects for EDF and British Gas

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering; or above

Scholarships

  • Brian May MSc scholarship in Astrophysics by Research

    £2,000 for one year

    Up to £2,000

  • Helen Burchell Scholarship

    A scholarship of £750 is available each year to a student on the doctoral or master's programmes in the School of Education

    Up to £750

  • The University of Hertfordshire Graduate Scholarship - 20% Fee Discount for Herts Alumni

    This scholarship is to the value of a 20% tuition fee reduction.

    Up to 20% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Power Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Control Engineer
  • Power Electronics Engineer

Career opportunities

After completing the MSc Power Electronics and Control with Extended Professional Practice from the University of Hertfordshire, students can pursue a career as an/a:

  • Power Engineers

  • Power Systems Engineers

  • Control Engineers

  • Renewable Energy Systems Designer

  • Electrical Systems Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MSc Power Electronics and Control with Extended Professional Practice at the University of Hertfordshire is £22,450, subject to annual change. 

Admission

Candidates should submit their applications to the university’s application portal. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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