Master's degree in Electric Power Systems and Drives

Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB)

The aim of the master’s degree in Electric Power Systems and Drives is to prepare students to meet the many challenges facing the electricity sector, including massive integration of renewable generation systems, the electrification of mobility, the digitalisation of the power grid and the modernisation of the industry. To tackle these challenges, students need to acquire specific know-how and learn to use and develop new analysis tools and methods.

General details

Duration and start date: One academic year, 60 ECTS credits. Starting September
Timetable and delivery: Mornings and afternoons. Face-to-face
Fees and grants: Approximate fees for the master’s degree, excluding other costs, €1,660 (€4,150 for non-EU residents).
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Language of instruction: English
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Location: Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB)
Official degree: Official degree

Admission

General requirements

Academic requirements for admission to master's degrees

Specific requirements

Direct admission

The master’s degree is designed for students who have completed a degree in engineering and acquired at least basic multidisciplinary knowledge of fields such as circuit theory, electromagnetism, electrotechnics and electrical machines. The following are therefore the most suitable entrance qualifications and provide direct admission:
•   Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology Engineering
•   Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technologies and Economic Analysis
•   Bachelor’s degree in Energy Engineering
•   Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
•   Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Electronics and Automatic Control Engineering
•   Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Physics

Bridging courses

As a general rule, students with qualifications other than those that provide direct admission will not be admitted to the master’s degree.

However, applications from students who hold degrees other than those specified will be reviewed by the academic committee of the master’s degree to determine the suitability of their qualifications. For those admitted, the academic committee will specify what bridging courses, if any, must be taken (max. 15 ECTS credits).

Admission criteria

Academic record: 40 %
Correspondence between the competencies of the entrance qualification and the competencies of the master’s degree: 50 %
Curriculum vitae: 10 %

Places

Pre-enrolment

Pre-enrolment closed (consult the new pre-enrolment periods in the academic calendar).
How to pre-enrol

Enrolment

How to enrol

Legalisation of foreign documents

All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.

Curriculum

First semester

Control and Automation for the Efficient Use of Energy 5
Data Science Applied to Electrical Energy Systems 5
Electric Drives with High Efficiency and Low Environmental Impact 5
Electric Energy Conversion 5
Energy Economy and Comprehensive Energy Planning Models 5
Energy Management and Optimization of Electrical Power Systems 5
Energy Storage 5
Integration of Renewables in the Electric Grid 5
Power Electronics and Electrical Machines Application in Electrical Mobility and Industrial Application 5
Power Quality 5
Power System 5
Smart Grids 5
Wind Power 5

Second semester

Analysis and Control of Modern Power Electronics Dominated Power Systems 5
Application of Power Electronics for Renewable Generation 5
Dc Technology and Systems 5
Energy Markets 5
High Tension Technology 5
Industrial Energy Efficiency 5
Master's Thesis 15

CompulsoryECTS
OptionalECTS
ProjectECTS

Professional opportunities

Professional opportunities

Students develop a high level of technological expertise that qualifies them to perform a wide range of roles, including:

Planning of electrical networks.
Operation and control of optical systems.
Simulation and analysis of electrical equipment, drives and systems.
Design of electric machines and drives.
Analysis of electricity markets.
Procurement of electric power.

Graduates find work with:

RDI departments of companies.
Universities, technology centres and research centres.
Manufacturers of electrical systems and equipment.
Companies in the renewable energy and electric mobility sectors.
Consulting and engineering companies related to the electric power field.

Competencies

Generic competencies

Generic competencies are the skills that graduates acquire regardless of the specific course or field of study. The generic competencies established by the UPC are capacity for innovation and entrepreneurship, sustainability and social commitment, knowledge of a foreign language (preferably English), teamwork and proper use of information resources.

Specific competencies

The ability to identify the necessary fundamentals—in terms of electrical technology and systems and electricity markets—for the analysis of electrical power systems.
The ability to analyse and design electrical equipment, including electrical machines, transformers, power electronics–based converters, switches and other equipment.
The ability to operate and control electrical equipment, including electrical machines, transformers, power electronics–based converters, switches and other equipment.
The ability to apply electrical technologies in different areas, including renewable and conventional energy generation, electric mobility, buildings, and industrial, agri-food and service sectors.
The ability to interpret and analyse the operation of electrical power systems under normal operating conditions and in the context of events and disturbances that may occur in electrical systems, including faults and transients.
The ability to develop control and operation techniques to ensure the stability, resilience and efficiency of electrical systems, taking into account contingencies that may affect internal or external networks.
The ability to clearly and comprehensively interpret, describe and analyse the functioning of national and supranational electricity markets, as well as applicable legislation.
The ability to apply data management, data optimisation and data science techniques to the operation of electrical systems and electricity markets.
The ability to carry out and present and defend before an examination committee an original, individual piece of work consisting of a comprehensive electrical engineering project that synthesises the competencies acquired on the degree.