Offshore Renewable Energy MSc at Bangor University

Programme overview

The MSc Offshore Renewable Energy is a 12-month taught course introducing graduates in the physical, mathematical or other numerate sciences to marine renewable energy. It emphasises wave and tidal resource assessment, site characterisation, time series analysis and numerical modelling.

Department: School of Ocean Sciences | Duration: 1 year | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first two semesters are taught modules on ocean physics, wave and tidal energy conversion, offshore wind, numerical modelling, practical oceanography on the 35-metre RV Prince Madog and geophysical surveying. Students then complete a literature review and an extensive individual research project, often in collaboration with industry. Assessment combines continuous assessment and module examinations.

Career pathways

Graduates work for device developers as resource analysts, in oceanographic and geophysical survey consultancies, on grid infrastructure, with leasing bodies such as The Crown Estate and with environmental bodies such as the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales, or progress to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2(ii) undergraduate Honours degree, held or expected, in a physical, mathematical or other numerate science. Applicants from other subjects (for example Geography, Geology, Biology) or with relevant employment experience are encouraged to apply with high motivation shown in their personal statement and CV and a suitable grounding in mathematics. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,500 a year (2026/27). Taught postgraduate fee for all School of Ocean Sciences programmes, per annum. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/apply

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