Renewable Electric Power Systems

Studying master’s in Renewable Electric Power Systems at Linnaeus University in Sweden:

Electricity from renewable sources is one of today’s main challenges. In many countries, the need for local electricity generation is high, while greenhouse gas emissions globally need to be significantly reduced. Solar, wind, hydropower or bioenergy can be solutions for both electricity and energy supply, which can be selected based on local conditions.

In many countries, the electricity grid is in great need of modernization. At present, it is a major challenge to be able to handle varying sources such as electricity from solar cells and wind turbines, both in terms of cable capacity and storage capacity. The smart grid is the solution where demand and generation can be matched by smart communication.

The program is based on electrical engineering with essential elements of renewable energy, communication and automatic control. This means that you will gain broad knowledge and a good overview of the entire field regarding electric power systems and renewable energy.

 

Necessary information:

• Duration: 2 years
• Degree awarded by: Linnaeus University
• Admission criteria: Bachelor’s degree
• Language of instruction: English
• Format: Full-time
• Semester: Autumn
• Tuition fee: 77,500 SEK (First payment)
• Tuition fee, total: 310,000 SEK
• Application Fee: 900 SEK

 

Curriculum:

The first semester consists of two introductory courses, on electric power systems and on renewable energy. The courses are mandatory if the student has not taken them before, to ensure that students without a background in energy systems take the introductory course for renewable energy and that students without a background in electric power engineering study the introductory course in electric power systems. In addition to these, a mathematics course, multivariable analysis and vector analysis, as well as a first immersion course on electricity from renewable sources are included.
During the second semester, students will continue to deepen their knowledge in electrical power systems including smart grids, as well as topics in wave propagation and sustainability. A project course in electrical engineering, advanced level, provides the opportunity to implement theoretical knowledge in electric power systems. The course Legislation on sustainable development and energy is taken which provides an insight into the demands made by society in terms of environmental impact.
Semester three offers the opportunity to choose courses for 15 credits, both must be at the advanced level. In parallel with this, the knowledge of electricity and energy systems is further enhanced by the students studying a course Automatic Control. A course on research methodology and planning of the degree project is being taken.
During the fourth semester, the degree project (thesis) course of 30 credits is done, which is on advanced level.

 

Career opportunity:

Linnaeus University Career Counselling Service: The career counselling service at Linnaeus University offers support and advice when you try to figure out how your education, your experience, and your personal qualifications can best be summarized into a powerful job application. You will get help pinpointing your skills and experience and tips and guidance on how to best design your CV and cover letter.

The programme prepares for professional activity as a planner, consulting engineer or permit assessor in the private sector or public administration. A research career can be pursued. The programme also offers already qualified engineers with a bachelor’s degree the opportunity to improve their skills.

 

Application Requirements:

• You must have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English. For most master’s level courses and programmes, the requirement is also the equivalent of the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. There are some master’s level courses and programmes where English 5 or English 7 is the requirement.
• You must provide certificates and diplomas of your completed degree(s) from an internationally recognised higher education institution.
• Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree. If you have had courses credited/transferred from previous studies, you must also submit official transcripts for those courses.
• Copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph, or a similar identification document.
• You must upload your documentation both in the original language and in an official translation. Accepted languages for translations are Swedish and English.

General entry requirements and specific entry requirements for this program:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering/Science/Technology
• Electrical Engineering at least 15 credits or Energy Technology at least 15 credits including 7,5 credits in Electrical Engineering or 7,5 credits Electric Power Engineering or equivalent
• Mathematics at least 15 credits including Calculus 1, 7,5 credits (1MA402, 1MA132), and Vector Geometry, 7,5 credits (1MA403, 1MA133), or equivalent
• English 6 or equivalent

 

English language requirements:

Exam	score
IELTS Academic	6.5
TOFEL IBT	90
Pearson PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online	62

 

 

Deadlines and intakes:

• Mid-August: Application deadline for courses starting in the Spring semester.
• Mid-January: Application deadline for courses and programmes starting in the Autumn semester. (January 16)