MSc Renewable Energy

Program Overview

The MSc Renewable Energy program at Liverpool John Moores University equips students with specialized knowledge and skills in the design, operation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems, particularly in the offshore sector. The program provides a comprehensive understanding of renewable energy technologies, economic analysis, site selection, and industry practices. It prepares graduates for senior management roles in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc Renewable Energy program at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is designed to equip students with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector.

• To develop students' skills in the economic analysis of renewable energy projects, including cost-benefit analysis, net present value, and risk mitigation.
• To equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to select and assess suitable sites for renewable energy projects.
The MSc Renewable Energy program incorporates new and emerging technologies in renewable energy systems, such as photovoltaic/wind energy converters and their connection to the power grid.

Outline:

Program Structure:

• The program is a one-year full-time MSc program.
• It is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises.
• The program includes a significant amount of applied learning, including industrial visits and project work.

Course Schedule:

• The program starts in September and January.
• The exact timetabled hours depend on the option modules selected.

Individual Modules:

Core Modules:

• Offshore Renewable Energy Technologies (20 credits): This module provides advanced knowledge of offshore renewable energy production systems, including aerodynamics/hydrodynamics, installation, foundation structure, material, offshore energy transfer, and storage.
• Renewable Industry Economics (20 credits): This module enables students to understand the economics of renewable industry projects, including cost-benefit analysis, net present value, logistics, and operational risk mitigation.
• Renewable Energy Resources and Site Selection (20 credits): This module provides students with knowledge on the practicalities of renewable energy resources, based on site harvesting and/or production methods, distribution, and basic management.
• Conventional and Alternative Energy Systems (10 credits): This module provides a comprehensive introduction to alternative and conventional power generation systems in the context of the UK energy distribution systems and associated energy markets.
It reviews major issues associated with power generation and looks in depth at selected alternative and conventional power generation techniques. The problems of energy supply and energy security are explored.
• MSc Dissertation (60 credits): This project module provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to drive their own deep/thorough investigation, undertake high-quality academic research, and demonstrate critical evaluation of their results.
• Research Skills (10 credits): This module helps prepare students to undertake their own research project and deliver the required skill set for successful completion of their investigations.

Optional Modules:

• Maritime and Offshore Safety Analysis (20 credits): This module aims to enable students to understand and implement the requirements of formal safety design, assessment, and review in marine, offshore, and port areas.
• Marine Maintenance and Asset Management (20 credits): This module provides knowledge about how the maintenance and repair of an offshore installation, vessel, or a fleet of vessels is managed.
It considers the lifecycle of a vessel and how maintenance is planned, scheduled, and executed.
• Project Management (10 credits): This module focuses on the management of projects using known standards and methodologies.
Students develop skills in industry-standard project software and demonstrate their ability through a time-constrained exercise. It aims to develop a sound understanding of the fundamental concepts of managing projects. It aims to develop knowledge of wind energy converters and photovoltaic energy conversion technologies and their connection to the power grid.

Assessment:

• The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including open-ended reports, project work, case study reports, assignment submissions, short class tests, and unseen examinations.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by academics active in industrially-oriented research and scholarship.
• Teaching methods include lectures, directed student-centered learning, such as case studies, and industrial visits.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the renewable energy sector, including:
• Senior management roles in major UK and international companies
• Project management roles
• Engineering roles
• Research and development roles
• The program actively supports the University Equal Opportunities policy and strategy.
• Applications from students with disabilities are positively welcomed.

| Tuition Fees | Currency | |---|---| | Home full-time per year | £10,415 | | International full-time per year | £18,250 |