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

A 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: 15 months full-time (also 1 year full-time and 2 years part-time)  |  Intake: February 2027 and 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 practicals, with site visits to hydro, wind, water treatment and hydrogen facilities.

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.

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