MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

An online masters giving a broad overview of renewable energy from resource, technology, environmental and socioeconomic perspectives. It prepares students to plan, implement and manage renewable energy projects and to assess their technical and economic viability.

Duration: Full time: 2 years; part time: 3-6 years; part-time modular: 15 weeks per module | Intake: January; September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core PgCert modules are Energy, climate and carbon, Net zero society and Renewable energy technology. Students choose three further modules, such as Developing a community energy project, Energy modelling for buildings, Tidal wave and future energy or Sustainable land use, then complete a research dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for management of renewable energy projects and for roles in the energy industry, governmental agencies and regulators, environmental consultancies, energy site developers and academic institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree or above in a relevant subject. Applicants with an ordinary degree or other qualification and at least three years' relevant work experience are also considered, as are applicants with substantial experience in an appropriate field or demonstrated exceptional ability. International applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.5 with no element below 6.0 (or an approved equivalent test).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students with a term-time address in Scotland (includes EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status); full masters (6 modules plus dissertation) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full masters studied online from home country; not available to applicants requiring Student Route visa sponsorship Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: Full time: 2 years; part time: 3-6 years; part-time modular: 15 weeks per module

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