Master of Science - Sustainability and Renewables
Learn to analyse and study the ongoing international renewable energy transition from a range of perspectives
- wind
- marine
- solar energy
- resource assessment
- energy production
- delivery and consumption
- storage
You will learn about the low carbon transition, with particular reference to renewables. This will prepare you to lead in thinking and practice on vital aspects of the ongoing low carbon energy transition taking place at all levels of energy governance.
Teaching
Teaching methods include:
- lectures
- student-led presentations
- individual study
- group work
- role-play exercises
- simulations
- internships
- talks by invited speakers
- independent study
Your core modules are taught by CEPMLP staff, but your optional modules can be taught by a wide range of recognised specialists from across the University, depending on the subjects you choose.
Assessment
Assessment styles include:
- individual essays
- practical assignments
- exams
- group exercises
- peer group assessment
- a dissertation on a topic of your own choice
Dissertations can be very diverse, and include formal hypothesis-led research projects, theory or literature-based projects, case-study assessment and advanced professional practice evaluations. Your choice of dissertation is discussed between you and your academic supervisor.
Core Modules
These modules are an essential part of your course.
- Just Transition to a Net-Zero Economy (CP51044)
- Principles of Sustainability (CP52075)
- Research Training and Project Planning (GE51011)
- Renewable Energy Systems, Applications and Developments (RE51002)
- Renewable Resource Modelling and Assessment (RE52003)
Optional Modules
You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.
- Dissertation (CP50003)
- Analytical Tools for Energy Economics (CP51003)
- Internship Report (CP51013)
Careers
for Sustainability and Renewables MSc
As societies move to become more sustainable and develop low-carbon economies, this course will place you in the fast-growing area of energy, environment, society, and governance (EESG) sections of firms.
It will give you the necessary skills and knowledge to take up a wide range of careers in:
- policy
- practical management
- training and research
Entry requirements
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