MSc Offshore Wind Energy at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An offshore wind-focused MSc taught by staff with expertise in wind turbine offshore engineering and electrical and electronic engineering, for graduates in engineering, mathematics or physics. It is accredited by the Royal Institution of Naval Architects and the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time (on campus) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semester 1 modules include Offshore Structural Integrity and Risk & Reliability Engineering, covering materials, welding, fracture mechanics, fatigue, corrosion, creep, non-destructive evaluation, FMEA and reliability analysis.

Career pathways

Roles such as energy analyst, graduate or senior naval architect/engineer, inspection engineer (wind turbine blade inspection) and PhD researcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant engineering or technical subject. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement; other recognised English tests are accepted). Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre (non-UK/Ireland students).

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2027/28). Same fee for students from Scotland and from England, Wales & Northern Ireland; full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2027/28). Full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time (on campus)

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