MSc Sustainable Engineering: Renewable Energy Systems & the Environment at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A pathway of the Sustainable Engineering programme examining the design and operation of the energy systems that provide the environments in which people live and work, and how energy's impact on the environment can be reduced. The course has run for more than 20 years with over 400 graduates.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

At least three generic modules and up to five specialist modules covering energy demand for power, heating and cooling, energy storage, heat pumps, solar, wind and hydro energy, advanced controls, buildings and indoor environments, and integrated heating, cooling and power systems, with a group project and an individual project.

Career pathways

Job titles include Artificial Intelligence Engineer, Biomass Engineer, Renewable Energy Consultant, Renewable Energy Development Officer and Technical Analyst; employers include Greenspan, Mott MacDonald, Natural Power and SSE.

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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 (2027/28). Home fee status, Scotland and England, Wales and Northern Ireland, same fee. Source

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

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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