MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering with Energy Systems Innovation at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A full-time MSc building capacity in energy innovation by combining chemical engineering technologies with energy systems management and entrepreneurship. Students are encouraged to complete projects on an industrially relevant chemical engineering topic, and those employed in a relevant setting may carry out the project at their employer's site.

What you will study

The MSc requires at least 180 credits, of which 60 are for the dissertation, and a Postgraduate Certificate requires at least 60 taught credits. Compulsory modules include Introduction to Hydrogen Engineering, Project Scoping, Clean Combustion Technologies, Electrochemical Energy Devices, Energy Systems Analysis and Management of Technology & Innovation, with options such as Process Design Principles, Advanced Process Design, Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing, Energy Resources & Policy and Systems Engineering Concepts.

Career pathways

Growing worldwide demand for graduates who can drive innovation in the energy industry, and career progression for those already employed in the sector; some graduates may progress to PhD places in the department and across the Faculty of Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering, technology or science discipline. Entry may be possible with other qualifications where there is evidence of relevant experience and ability to study at an advanced level. University standard for postgraduate taught study: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no individual band below 5.5, unless the course sets its own requirement; other accepted English tests such as TOEFL and PTE Academic are recognised. International applicants who do not meet the academic requirement can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2027/28). Same fee for Scottish and England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status. Tuition only. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition only. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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