Overview

Global efforts to reduce carbon emissions are increasing the demand for engineers with both theoretical understanding and practical experience in energy conversion technologies.

This Power Electronics and Energy Systems course at Coventry University focuses on developing your knowledge of key technologies associated with electrification. You’ll explore advanced embedded control and real-world power applications, helping you build specialised skills relevant to the development of sustainable energy solutions that align with international standards and address global decarbonisation targets.

Core areas of study:

• Intelligent power and control: master the design of advanced converters and motor drives, using embedded microcontrollers and real-time software to automate complex industrial systems.
• Energy storage and sustainability: acquire the modelling skills to integrate batteries and hydrogen fuel cells into renewable grids and electric propulsion systems, driving the transition to global decarbonisation.

• Industry-aligned research: solve real-world engineering challenges through an independent project aligned with major UK innovation initiatives and current employer demands

Careers and opportunities

With global demand for electrification expertise at an all-time high, this MSc positions you at the forefront of the clean energy revolution. You should graduate with the specialised technical skills required to lead innovation in sectors such as automotive manufacturing, renewable energy, and advanced propulsion systems.

Potential career paths:

• Power electronics engineer
• Battery test engineer
• Automotive engineer
• Energy systems engineer
• Fuel cell engineer
• Aerospace propulsion engineer
• Hydrogen engineer
• Control systems engineer.

Beyond core engineering, you should be well-placed to pursue roles in technical consultancy, research and development or project management within industries driving the global transition to net zero.

The graduate destinations listed above illustrate potential career paths. You may need to gain additional qualifications or practical experience, pass professional examinations, complete training, cover associated costs or meet specific visa or immigration requirements to secure employment in these fields.