MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability at University of Reading

A one-year master's covering renewable energy technologies and sustainability, accredited by the Energy Institute and CIBSE and satisfying the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer registration. The University has taught a master's in this subject area for more than 40 years. Teaching runs in intensive weeks at the Whiteknights campus with online support.

Department: School of Construction Management and Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; flexible modular study over 24 to 63 months  |  Intake: September or February  |  Study mode: full-time / flexible  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Renewable Energy 1 (solar and wind), Renewable Energy 2 (biomass and hydro), Urban Energy Systems, Energy and the Environment, Carbon Management and Life Cycle Assessment, and a Research Dissertation. Options include Urban Microclimates and Building Energy Management, Energy in Buildings and Building Simulation.

Career pathways

Roles such as energy officer, sustainability consultant, sustainable energy consultant, renewables engineer, renewables consultant, technical director, project analyst, researcher and design engineer. Graduates of the School's energy and environmental engineering master's programmes have worked at BWB Consulting, IRENA, PowerChina International Group and Ridge and Partners, among others.

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