MSc in Renewable and Sustainable Energy

Program Overview

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The MSc in Renewable and Sustainable Energy equips students with the knowledge and skills to address global energy challenges. Through hands-on projects, group design work, and an independent research project, students develop expertise in renewable energy technologies, smart grids, and low carbon solutions. Graduates are prepared for diverse careers in the renewable energy sector, including roles as engineers, researchers, and policymakers. The program emphasizes sustainability and boasts strong industry partnerships, providing students with access to cutting-edge knowledge and industry insights.

Program Outline

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Extraction from "Renewable and Sustainable Energy - H1KF09"

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Degree Overview:

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Overview:

The MSc in Renewable and Sustainable Energy equips students with the knowledge, skills, and experience to address global challenges in the field of energy sustainability. This program focuses on developing solutions for energy generation, distribution, and consumption using a range of renewable energy sources, sustainable technologies, and smart grid systems.

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Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the expertise needed to make significant contributions to meeting global energy and environmental challenges.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of energy systems, renewable energy technologies, smart grids, and low carbon technologies.
• Enhance critical thinking, collaboration, problem-solving, communication, and research skills applicable to the energy sector.
• Foster innovation and creativity to drive advancements and tackle emerging challenges in the field.

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Description:

This program emphasizes hands-on learning through practical projects, group design work, and an independent research and development project. Students gain experience applying advanced engineering tools, engaging in collaborative design, and conducting in-depth research on a specific topic related to renewable energy and sustainability.

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Outline:

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Program Content and Structure:

The program consists of core and optional modules, group projects, and an individual research project.

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Core Modules:

• Research and Development Project: Students undertake an in-depth research project, conducting research and analysis, generating data, presenting findings in a report format, and participating in an oral examination.
• Group Design Project: Students collaborate on a complex engineering design task, applying knowledge gained from lectures and focusing on system design, design standards, and complex analysis tools.
• Future Vehicles 4: Explores future transportation technologies, their characteristics, technical and economic constraints and possibilities, analytical methods, and system design and analysis simulation tools.
• Renewable Energy Technologies 4: Provides an overview of major renewable energy technologies, their working principles, technical and economic constraints, and potential solutions.
• Smart Energy Networks 4: Describes characteristics of energy networks, working principles of integrating renewable energy sources, technical constraints, and solutions for smart energy networks.
• Decarbonization of Heating and Cooling 4: Examines various non-carbon technologies for heating and cooling systems.
• Electrical Energy Conversion 4: Studies renewable electrical energy conversion technologies, their working principles, technical and economic constraints, and potential solutions.

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Optional Modules:

• Internet of Everything 4
• Optimization 4
• Environmental Engineering 4

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Course Schedule:

• Core taught modules typically involve 38 hours of lectures with additional independent study.
• Group design project provides opportunities to develop technical expertise, presentation and project management skills, and collaboration abilities.
• Research project involves 12 hours of supervisor meetings, 500 hours of research and preparation, and support from department technicians and research staff.

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Assessment:

Assessments include a combination of project work, written exams, presentations, and oral examinations.

• Research project is assessed through a research paper and oral examination based on the project's technical aspects.
• Students also create and deliver a poster presentation on their project to develop communication skills and showcase their research.

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Teaching:

• The program employs a diverse range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, and independent study.
• Students receive individual guidance and support throughout their research projects from experienced academic advisors.
• The faculty consists of world-leading researchers and professionals in the field, providing students with access to cutting-edge knowledge and industry insights.

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Careers:

• Graduates are prepared for diverse career opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including roles as engineers, researchers, consultants, project managers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs.
• The program equips students with the skills and expertise sought by leading energy companies, government agencies, research organizations, and technology startups.
• Career paths include working in areas like renewable energy generation, grid modernization, energy storage, energy efficiency, sustainable transportation, and environmental management.

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Other:

• The program boasts strong industry partnerships with various local, national, and international companies.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities including modern teaching laboratories, a wind tunnel, clean rooms, and a geotechnical engineering laboratory.
• The program places emphasis on sustainability, incorporating green building practices, renewable energy sources, and sustainable materials in its operations.

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Full Time Fees

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Tuition fees

Home students £13,500 per year EU students £30,250 per year Island students £13,500 per year International students £30,250 per year The tuition fees shown are for one complete academic year of full time study, are set according to the academic year of entry, and remain the same throughout the duration of the programme for that cohort (unless otherwise stated).