MSc Wind Energy Systems at University of Strathclyde

An MSc giving advanced technical expertise for the wind energy sector: design, operation and optimisation of onshore and offshore wind turbines and farms, grid integration, simulation and data analytics, and the regulatory and environmental frameworks governing the industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering  |  Department: Electronic & Electrical Engineering  |  Duration: 12 months full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and optional taught modules over the autumn and spring semesters (lectures, labs and project work) on wind turbine design and manufacture, power generation, deployment strategies and political and socio-economic issues, followed by an MSc Project from May to August that is research-based or an industry internship with a partner company.

Career pathways

Graduates find work with power utilities, network operation and grid management, onshore and offshore wind farms and clean energy technology firms, as Turbine Design Engineers, Operations & Maintenance Specialists, Renewable Energy Engineers, Energy Analysts and Power Systems Engineers.

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