MSc Sustainable Engineering: Offshore Renewable Energy at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A pathway of the Sustainable Engineering programme combining specialist offshore renewable energy technologies with training in sustainability, for experienced or newly qualified engineers. Developed with direct industrial involvement.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Department: Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time (MSc); 9 months full-time (PgDip) | Intake: January and September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

At least three generic modules plus specialist classes including Energy Resources & Policy, Electrical Power Systems, Finite Element Analysis of Floating Structures, Renewable Marine Energy Systems and Physical Testing of Offshore Renewable Energy Devices. Electives include Design Management, Financial Engineering, Risk Management and Environmental Impact Assessment, followed by a group project and an individual project (MSc only).

Career pathways

Job titles include Graduate Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Renewable Energy Consultant and Thermal Performance Engineer; employers include Arup, Eaton, Esteyco Energia, Granite Services International and Moorfield International.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in architecture, engineering or a related subject.. Entry may be possible with other qualifications provided there is evidence of relevant experience and of the capacity for postgraduate study. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement); other recognised English tests are accepted. 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). Home fee status, Scotland and England, Wales and Northern Ireland, same fee. Source

International applicants: GBP 31,900 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: January and September

Duration: 12 months full-time (MSc); 9 months full-time (PgDip)

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