MSc Sustainable Energy at University of Surrey

Programme overview

Our Sustainable Energy MSc degree adopts an interdisciplinary approach to the field, offering students a comprehensive understanding of energy sustainability and renewable sources. It also provides opportunities for specialisation in areas such as wind energy, solar energy, sustainable energy storage, and the integration of smart energy with AI applications.

Department: School of Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time (with placement); 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; full-time (with placement); part-time | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This MSc in Sustainable Energy takes an interdisciplinary approach to the sector, enabling you to gain an excellent broad overview of energy sustainability and renewables whilst also giving you opportunities to specialise in aspects such as wind, solar, sustainable energy storage, and smart energy and the AI applications. You'll begin by exploring the core principles in sustainable/net-zero energy systems and applications. Project and laboratory components will then enable you to gain practical, technical and transferable skills. Core modules include Economics and Policy of Sustainable Energy, Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems, Sustainable Energy Storage and Distribution, Research Dissertation (prise), Group Project.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations Graduates from our Sustainable Energy MSc at Surrey work across sectors including renewable energy, utilities, engineering consultancy, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy policy and research. The global transition to low-carbon and renewable energy systems is creating strong demand for graduates with expertise in sustainable energy technologies, smart systems, energy storage and net-zero strategies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification in the following subject areas: Engineering (mechanical, electrical, environmental, material, civil, process, manufacturing, chemical or equivalents) Science (physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental, or equivalents) Dual degrees in engineering/science with business and management aspects (engineering management, engineering business management, or equivalent dual degrees). Applicants with relevant work experience who do not meet the academic entry requirements may be considered for example: Energy engineering professionals (design, management, and consultancy) Renewable systems experts Research engineers Sustainable supply-chain advisers etc. IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other elements

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 21,900 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, February 2027 start Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years full-time (with placement); 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate

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