MSc Sustainable Energy at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary one-year MSc preparing graduates for the international energy sector, covering sustainable energy technologies alongside ethical and economic considerations. Emphasis can lean towards chemical, electrical or mechanical engineering depending on student preference.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses include Energy and Environment, Energy Conversion Systems M, Integrated Systems Design Project M, Renewable and Sustainable Energy 4, Engineering Skills M and Waste Heat and Power-to-X, plus options such as Power Electronics and Drives M or Nuclear Power Reactors, and a 60-credit MSc project.

Career pathways

Careers in energy generation and transmission companies, energy consultancies and related organisations. Graduates have worked for Scottish Power, G-Volution and Cognolink in roles such as Geothermal Energy Engineer, Research Analyst and Hydropower Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree (including Environmental and Land Sciences) with at least one credit-bearing module in Engineering Maths and/or Maths passed. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests listed by the university; tests must be taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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