PhD Smart Power Networks

The Brunel University London Smart Power Networks PhD programme provides students with a chance for advanced study in a field important for the future of energy. This course works on making power systems efficient, reliable, and able to last. Study topics include smart grid control, adding renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, power electronics for smart grids, and keeping energy networks safe from online threats. It aims to solve real-world problems in managing energy.

Students doing this PhD will do their research with the help of experienced university guides. The usual study time is three years for full-time students or up to six years for part-time students. The learning involves writing a study plan, doing tests or computer models, looking closely at information, and then writing a full dissertation. 

The final qualification is given based on the submitted work and a viva voce (an oral test about the research). Students will get to use modern study facilities and equipment to help them with their work on power electronics, control systems, and energy networks.

Brunel University London welcomes students from different parts of the world and focuses on teaching that comes from careful study and practical learning. The university aims to give students the skills and experience they need for good jobs in a world that is always changing. Its campus is in London, offering a safe and helpful place to learn, with easy access to all the city has.

The university provides many different courses, for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, across different subjects. These include Engineering, Business, Law, Sports, Health, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, and the Arts. Brunel works hard to make a friendly and helpful learning space. This helps students connect well with companies and professional groups, making them completely ready for their jobs.

Applicants need to provide a personal statement where they explain why they are applying for the course and share other important details about their past studies. They also need to provide a suitable reference from a teacher or an employer. 

Students have the choice to include their CVs to show their work history. They also need to provide a clear and full research statement, which outlines the proposed PhD topic.

An interview will be part of the admission process. This interview will be done by at least two university staff members and can happen online using tools like MS Teams or Zoom, or in person.

Grade Requirements:

• To be enrolled on this course, you need to have a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (equal to a 1st or 2:1). An equivalent international qualification is also accepted. 
• This degree should be in a relevant engineering or science subject, such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, or Renewable Energy Engineering.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose main language is not English will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each part of the test. 
• Other English test scores, such as PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted by the university.

For international students, the full-time tuition fee for the PhD Smart Power Networks at Brunel University London is £24,795 per year.

There are various scholarships and ways to get funding at Brunel University London for eligible research students. These can include both fully-funded and self-funded PhD projects, which are often listed on the university's research degree pages. One important scholarship is the Vice-Chancellor's Postgraduate International Excellence Award, which can offer money towards tuition fees for international applicants who are chosen. Brunel graduates might also get a 15% tuition fee reduction through the Brunel Graduate Discount. Specific paid PhD projects within power engineering study areas also become available from time to time, and applicants should check the university's PhD project list.

Graduates holding a PhD in Smart Power Networks are well-prepared for leading roles in study, development, and engineering within the energy and power sectors. Their special knowledge is key to improving modern electricity grids and adding new technologies.

Potential career paths for graduates include:

• Smart Grid Engineer
• Renewable Energy Systems Specialist
• Power Systems Researcher
• Energy Storage Systems Engineer
• Academic Researcher/Lecturer
• Electrical Engineering Consultant

Applications for this course can be made directly through the university's online application system. Our trained advisors are ready to help you with this process.