Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies - MSc at University of South Wales

A one-year master's at Pontypridd based in the Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC), which hosts the Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion and the Centre for Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration. It develops multidisciplinary knowledge and skills for the renewable energy sector.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules cover Hydro, Tidal, Wave and Wind; Solar, Heat and the Grid; Bioprocesses for a Circular Economy; Industrial Resource Recovery; Hydrogen Energy; and Energy and Environmental Legislation and Policy, plus a 60-credit dissertation within SERC. Each taught module has 36 hours of lectures, tutorials and computer-based practicals, with site visits including Radyr Hydro Power Station and the Hydrogen Demonstration Centre at Baglan.

Career pathways

Typical roles include energy analyst, operations manager, project development manager, process engineer, development consultant, environmental manager, biological process manager and renewable energy and energy storage consultant. Graduates may also progress to a PhD.

Official programme page