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PGDip Renewable Energy and AI at University of the Built Environment

University of the Built Environment, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An online, part-time programme combining renewable energy systems with AI and data science to design and manage resilient, low-carbon infrastructure. Students apply AI and analytics to renewable integration, clean electrification and the energy transition through virtual laboratories, applied industry projects and research.

Faculty: Postgraduate Programmes  |  Department: Renewable Energy and AI  |  Duration: 18 months part-time (120 credits)  |  Study mode: online; part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Six modules: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Power Systems; Data, AI and Ethics for Sustainable Energy Engineering; Clean Electrification: Renewables, Storage, EVs and Hydrogen; AI-Driven Decision Systems for Energy Planning; Systems Thinking and Infrastructure for the Renewable Transition; Engineering Resilience in System Design. Can be upgraded to the MSc.

Career pathways

Graduates progress into roles such as energy analyst, AI engineer, sustainability consultant and net zero planner, across grid operations, renewable system design, energy data analytics, clean transport infrastructure, energy consultancy and decarbonisation strategy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A UK honours degree at 2:1 in a relevant subject (engineering, computer science, environmental science or business analytics) or equivalent; or a 2:2 in a relevant subject and employment in a relevant role; or a relevant bachelor's degree plus three years' relevant experience; or a Level 5 (FHEQ) qualification plus 5 years' relevant experience; or a professional qualification plus 5 years' relevant experience, two at senior management level. A personal statement or CV is required and an interview may be needed. English: GCSE grade 4 (C) in English or equivalent; or IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing; or TOEFL iBT 88 (computer-based 230, paper-based 570); or grade 4 (C) in English at AS level. Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of the programme.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 18 months part-time (120 credits)

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