Decisions and guidelines

Decision to establish the education programme

This syllabus was established by the Board of the Faculty of Science and Technology on November 23, 2021 to be applied as of July 1, 2022.

The Master Programme in All-Electric Propulsion Systems is established at Uppsala University according to a decision by the Vice-Chancellor (UFV 2021/836).

Translations

Degree of Master of Science (60 credits) is called "Magisterexamen" in Swedish. 

Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) is called "Masterexamen" in Swedish.

Entry requirements

Academic requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university.

Also required is:

• 60 credits in electrical engineering;
• 30 credits in physics;
• 30 credits in mathematics;
• practical experience of laboratory work and ability to use computer-based calculation tools, such as MATLAB.

Language requirements

Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.

Aims

The master's programme aims to educate students at advanced level with specialized knowledge in electric propulsion systems. This includes knowledge of power electronics and control systems, energy storage and electric vehicle drive systems. The program contributes to knowledge in drive systems for electric vehicles, like electric cars, trains and trams, buses and trucks, boats and planes, etc. It is also about charging infrastructure for these vehicles, and the purpose is to analyze electromobility from both national and international perspectives. The program aims to provide both broad and deep knowledge of electric propulsion systems. The students participate in the work towards sustainable development and study electrical systems from a societal, environmental and economic perspective. A balanced mix of theoretical and laboratory courses increases the programme's quality of education, and aims to provide students with a good knowledge of various areas of electrical engineering that they can benefit from in their professional lives. The purpose is for the education to meet the need for competence in the sectors dealing with electrification of transportation - for example, the automotive industry sector - in order to achieving global sustainability goals. The need for well-trained engineers and technicians with expertise in the electrification of the transport sector is booming - both in Sweden and abroad. The education answers the need for competence in the automotive industry, but is also preparatory for postgraduate education within the academy.

Learning outcomes

Learning Outcomes

The Swedish Higher Education Act

The Swedish Higher Education Act contains provisions about the higher education institutions that are accountable to the Government.

Degree of Master (60 credits) [Magisterexamen]

The Higher Education Ordinance

According to the Higher Education Ordinance the Degree of Master (60 credits) has the following learning objectives.

Knowledge and understanding

For a Degree of Master (60 credits) the student shall

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both an overview of the field and specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
• demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.

Competence and skills

For a Degree of Master (60 credits) the student shall

• demonstrate the ability to integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
• demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues autonomously as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames
• demonstrate the ability in speech and writing to report clearly and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
• demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or employment in some other qualified capacity.

Judgement and approach

For a Degree of Master (60 credits) the student shall

• demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
• demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.

Degree of Master (120 credits) [Masterexamen]

The Higher Education Ordinance

According to the Higher Education Ordinance the Degree of Master (120 credits) has the following learning objectives.

Knowledge and understanding

For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall:

• demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as insight into current research and development work, and
• demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in the main field of study.

Competence and skills

For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations even with limited information
• demonstrate the ability to identify and formulate issues critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work
• demonstrate the ability in speech and writing both nationally and internationally to clearly report and discuss his or her conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which they are based in dialogue with different audiences, and
• demonstrate the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.

Judgement and approach

For a Degree of Master (120 credits) the student shall:

• demonstrate the ability to make assessments in the main field of study informed by relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work
• demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how it is used, and
• demonstrate the ability to identify the personal need for further knowledge and take responsibility for his or her ongoing learning.

Layout of the programme

Description of the programme

General description

The Master programmes in technology at Uppsala University are coherent two-year programmes with the possibility to graduate with a degree of Master of Science (60 credits) when the requirements for this degree are met. The programmes contain recommended courses of study to assure the quality of the degree, presenting students with a choice of courses closely aligned with the learning objectives of the Higher Education Ordinance. There are also designated elective courses with opportunities for specialisation through successive selections of courses. The programme ends with a degree project.

Each academic year is divided into four study periods, two during the autumn semester and two during the spring semester.

Second-cycle courses involve a considerable amount of independent work and responsibility for one's own learning. This results in increased depth and complexity within the main field of study. The students also acquire the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Description of the Master Programme in All-Electric Propulsion Systems at Uppsala University

The master's programme begins with an introduction to the subject area with a focus on power electronics, electrical machines and engines, storage and a laboratory course on vehicle drivelines. In addition, the first period ensures the students common identity, stimulates their interest in the subject area and deepens their insight into current research and sustainability issues. Then, the program continues with courses in motor control and charging of electric vehicles. During the second year, students can choose which courses they want to study depending on their interest, for example, electric aircraft and electric boats or measurement technology and robotics. Courses project management will also to be offered. The degree project of 30 credits, given as a course at Uppsala University, is carried out in collaboration with, for example partner companies from industry, municipal organization, Uppsala University or Chalmers University of Technology.

The programme courses

Study plan

The following in-depth levels are used for the courses in the study plan:

G1N first cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements

G1F first cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

G1E first cycle, contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma

G2F first cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

G2E first cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

A1N second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements

A1F second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements

A1E second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)

A2E second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)

The main field of study

The main area of ​​Electrical Engineering is based on both theoretical knowledge and practical applications of knowledge in electrical engineering, which contributes to the development and understanding of various electrical systems and components. A course can and should be classified as belonging to the main area Electrical Engineering if it mostly deals with:

• Methods for design, development, maintenance, verification and use of electrotechnical systems to pursue improved human living conditions, or the equivalent for electrotechnical components. These systems and components can be physical, or alternatively described by models or algorithms.
• Theoretical or practical elements which contribute to the development, understanding or applicability of electrical engineering, or systems largely based on electrical engineering.
• The impact of electrical engineering on society and part of the development of society, based on economic, social and environmental sustainability aspects.

Degree project

Common guidelines and instructions for degree projects apply to all programmes in technology at Uppsala University. Forms and instructions for students are available on the Faculty website https://teknat.uu.se/education/student-en/.

Degree

In order to be entitled to a Master's degree, you have to hold a Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish "Kandidatexamen", from an internationally recognised university. In the Swedish system there are two Master's degrees; Master of Arts/Science (60 credits) and Master of Arts/Science (120 credits).

Master's degree, 60 credits (Master of Science)

In order to be entitled to a Master of Arts/Science (60 credits) the following requirements have to be fulfilled: Finished courses totalling 60 credits (one year full-time studies). Finished courses totalling 45 credits at the second cycle, whereof at least 30 credits within the main field of study. At the most, 15 credits is allowed to be from the first cycle. Within the main field of study a degree project of 15 credits minimum, is required.

Master's degree, 120 credits (Master of Science)

In order to be entitle to a Master of Arts/Science (120 credits) the following requirements have to be fulfilled: Finished courses totalling 120 credits (two years of full-time studies). Finished courses totalling 90 credits at the second cycle, whereof at least 60 credits within the main field of study. At the most, 30 credits is allowed to be from the first cycle. Within the main field of study a degree project of 30 credits minimum, is required.

Other directives

Admission to a later part of the programme

Admission to a later part of a Master programme in technology requires that the entry requirements for the programme are fullfilled. It also normally requires at least 15 credits from relevant second-cycle courses, in addition to a Bachelor's degree, having been approved by the time of application. Application to a later part of the programme should be submitted no later than May 1 for the autumn semester and no later than December 1 for the spring semester.

Grading system and assessment

The form of assessment and the grading system are shown in the course syllabus. Information about exam registrations are available at the virtual learning environment (this does not apply to exams at other higher education institutions than Uppsala University).

For more regulations see "Guidelines on working conditions for first- and second-cycle students at Uppsala University" as of 2017-07-01.

Inclusion of course credits towards a Master of Science degree

Some courses may not be included in the same degree, due to content overlap. The course content is shown in each course syllabus and the Graduation Office decides which courses may be included in the degree.