MSc Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation Technologies at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

Delivered by the Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering, this MSc covers the science and technologies behind the energy transition, including hydrogen energy, carbon capture, smart grids and future power networks. Competitive internship opportunities are available.

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Energy Economics, Wind Energy & Distributed Energy Resources 1, Solar Energy Systems, Energy Storage Systems, Energy Decarbonisation Technologies, Power Electronics Principles, Offshore Wind Farms Operations, Management & Economics and Assignment & Professional Studies, with options such as Environmental Impact Assessment, Systems Engineering Concepts and Sustainable Product Design & Manufacturing.

Career pathways

Graduates work in power engineering consultancy, global power utilities, renewable energy, oil and gas and manufacturing, as electrical engineers, power systems specialists and energy transition engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a cognate subject from a UK university or a similar institution internationally. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5, or an accepted equivalent test (University of Strathclyde standard requirement). International applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,550 a year (2026/27). Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland Source

International applicants: GBP 32,800 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September and January

Duration: 12 months full-time

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