Course overview

Study level: Postgraduate

The MSc Renewable Energy Management course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience needed to access the growing renewable energy jobs markets and aims to help facilitate the global energy system transition.

The ways that we currently source and consume energy need to be transformed if we are to avoid the worst consequences of climate and ecosystem breakdown.

• The challenge of transition is sizable. Some technological solutions do already exist, with the electricity sector transition well underway, and with wind, solar PV and electrification of heating and transport taking bold steps. Hydrogen, CCS and further energy efficiency improvements are also gaining prominence in the quest for a clean energy future. There should be plentiful career options post-graduation for those who master the wave of energy transition as it unfurls before us.
• The Renewable Energy Management MSc course aims to support persons looking to begin careers that will contribute to the affordable, reliable and sustainable delivery of energy for all. You will have the opportunity to develop skills to appraise renewable energy projects and explore how to strengthen governance structures to accelerate the decarbonisation process – within communities, organisations and nationally.
• You will have the option to apply for a ‘work placement’ opportunity2, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.

Why you should study this course

• The global energy sector is changing, and the pace of change will increase as technology prices and policy support for clean energy solutions advance. This Renewable Energy Management MSc course has been designed to meet this challenge and features the very latest energy sector developments, ensuring students are well placed to take advantage of this fast-moving sector upon graduation.
• Given its importance, we devote a whole module to examining how we can model energy systems (supply and demand) so that strategic decisions can be made on technology options and future renewable energy roadmaps (e.g., how electric vehicles will fit into our future energy systems, which storage option/s to adopt, what approaches to space heating/cooling to explore, etc.).
• In an ever more interconnected world, renewable energy professionals must be able to analyse their stakeholders' expectations and tailor their engagement approaches to meet the demands of different audiences, be they clients, organisations, communities, policy makers or other consultants. Our module on ‘Stakeholder engagement and communication’ aims to help students develop this critical skill, which is increasingly necessary for a successful career in the energy sector upon graduation.
• The course is designed to have a strong international dimension, with emphasis placed on understanding the different approaches to energy provision based on climatic, social and economic conditions. Our current staff have international industry and academic experience, which in the past has attracted a truly global student cohort. We encourage discussion and investigation of the various technical, environmental and geopolitical challenges facing our global energy systems.
• Modules are specifically designed to equip you with the skills necessary to immediately access the burgeoning renewable energy jobs markets, whether it be feasibility studies for renewable energy systems, energy officer/auditor roles within commercial/government organisations, or analyst roles with companies involved in energy markets. Assignments are predominantly based on applied, real-world tasks. Supported by staff with industry experience, you are given the flexibility to determine your final dissertation topic thus providing the opportunity for a stepping-stone towards your preferred career path (please note staff may be subject to change).

Accreditation and Professional Recognition

This course is accredited1 and recognised by the following bodies:

Memberships

Energy Institute (EI)

The School of Energy, Construction and Environment is a Learning Affiliate member of the Energy Institute (EI), which means all students within the school are eligible for free student membership during their studies and provides the opportunity for students to be plugged directly into the energy sector. Student membership with the EI could help you to boost your CV and may provide energy sector knowledge resources and the chance for potential networking/professional development opportunities. Find out more about the EI and its free student membership.

Postgraduate

Students who have achieved a 4-year Bachelor’s degree with an overall score of 55%
*Students completing the 3 Year Diploma in Physiotherapy from IIHS (International Institute of Health Sciences) can be accepted onto MSc Advancing Physiotherapy Practice subject to faculty approval and successful interview.

Students are required to have a UKVI IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill or TOEFL iBT with a score of 88 and a minimum component score of 19.