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Professional Diploma in Power System Analysis  (T361)

ProfDip (NFQ Level 9) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Attendance
Part-Time
Level
Graduate Taught
NFQ Level
9
Award
Professional Diploma
Mode of Delivery
Blended
Programme Director
Professor Federico Milano
Overall Programme Credits:
20
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 20 Electives: 0
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 20

Curricular information is subject to change.

For more information on this programme, see: Prof Dip Power System Analysis.

The programme offers state-of-the-art modules in power system modelling, dynamics and control. Particular emphasis is given to renewable energy systems. The programme also offers modules on optimisation techniques and stability analysis of nonlinear systems, which are specifically designed for applications to power system problems.

Modules & Delivery Mode
The Professional Diploma in Power System Analysis comprises 20 credits of Option Modules (four modules).  These module are selected from five modules which are offered across the Spring and Autumn Trimesters. All lectures are in the morning of weekdays and labs in the afternoon. Remote lectures & labs are available for those who cannot attend in person*.

(*Please note however, some attendance may be required as some modules may have in-person exams.) 

Individual Modules:
For students that are not in a position to take on the full programme a number of the modules on this programme can be taken individually via the Advance Centre  catalogue. Most modules are online so that you can fit study around your work and life.

Module Information:
Under the "What modules can I take?" section below you will see general module information, for a more detailed description including module selection rules click here.

The learning outcomes are as follows:

  1. familiarity with and knowledge of power system dynamic modelling and control of power systems with high shares of renewable energy resources;
  2. knowledge of state-of-art numerical methods for the stability analysis of power systems;
  3. knowledge of state-of-art optimization methods for the technical and economical operation of power systems;
  4. the ability to communicate effectively in the fields of power system modelling, control, optimization and stability analysis;
  5. the ability to learn independently. 

The programme represents an opportunity for those who have previous experience, or are currently employed, in the electrical engineering sector and wish to enhance their knowledge in the fields of electrical energy system security, control, stability analysis, resilience, renewable energy, converter-interfaced generation and low-inertia systems.

This  knowldge will be of particular  interest to  companies such as EirGrid, ESB, SSE, Energia, Arup, Enel X and PremiumPower into the future.

Stage 1

The Professional Diploma in Power System Analysis is a Single-Stage 20-credit Level 9 Part-time programme. This programme can be completed over one or two years (up to four trimesters). To be eligible for the award of this Professional Diploma students must complete the required 20 credits with the 2-year registration period. Students are encouraged to take a minimum of one module per trimester to ensure a balanced workload across the 2-year registration period. However, any students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option Modules: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules per trimester from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
 EEEN40110 Renewable Energy Systems Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option Modules: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules per trimester from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
 EEEN40550 Power System Dynamics and Control Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option Modules: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules per trimester from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
 EEEN40580 Optimisation Techniques for Engineers Autumn  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option Modules: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules per trimester from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
 EEEN40090 Power System Design Spring  5
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 1 of:
Option Modules: Students are recommended to take a minimum of one of the following 5-credit modules per trimester from the list below to ensure a balanced workload. ***Students must take 20 credits of modules within the 2-year registration period (up to four trimesters) to be eligible for award of this Professional Diploma. ***Students wishing to complete the programme within 1 year (two trimesters) should take two 5-credit modules per trimester to ensure a balanced workload.
 EEEN40120 Applications of Power Electronics Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
PDENA001 Stage 1 - 100.00%
 Pass/Merit/Distinction Pass

2.00

2.47
Merit

2.48

3.67
Distinction

3.68

4.20

Applicants should hold a NFQ Level 8 (or International equivalent ) BE degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

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