MSc Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
The MSc Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology course will develop the cutting-edge multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills to enable you to develop a rewarding career in this fast moving growth industry.
Accredited by The Energy Institute, this renewable energy masters is based in USW’s Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) a leading and internationally recognised centre for more than 30 years. SERC is also home to The Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion and the University of South Wales Centre for Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration.
You will be taught by SERC’s team of academics and researchers who are engaged in industrially linked projects such as FLEXIS, RICE and SMART circle working with companies such as Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, Tata Steel, and ITM Power. This ensures that your modules are informed by the latest up-to-date and industrially relevant research, preparing you for employment.
What You Will Study
The subjects taught within the MSc Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology are underpinned by high quality research which was rated as being mainly internationally excellent or world leading in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.
This included research in Anaerobic Digestion, Analytical Technology, Bioelectrochemical Systems, Biohydrogen and Biomethane Production, Hydrogen Energy, Hydrogen Vehicles and Refuelling, Biopolymer Production, Modelling and Control, Nano Materials and Wastewater Treatment.
You will study the following taught modules (20 credits each):
Hydro, Tidal, Wave and Wind.
This module covers the mechanical renewable energy technologies. This follows the operating principles of these technologies to demonstrate how methods used for analysis of one renewable energy technology can be transferred to others effectively.
Solar, Heat, and the Grid
This module dscusses the challenges facing our energy systems, the interrelation between power demand, heat demand, and transport. This is a critical issue for the future where increasingly these demand networks will be interlinked through the use of renewable electricity.
Bioprocesses for a Circular Economy
This module covers the evolution of the concept of biorefineries. It moves from disposal of biodegradable waste in landfill, via anaerobic digestion, to bioplastic production, bioH2 and biomethanation as a route for carbon utilisation and resource recovery.
Industrial Resource Recovery
This module investigates thermo/chemical routes for resource recovery and production. It includes content on production of potable water, as well as pyrolysis, industrial waste gas recovery and upgrading, and incineration.
Hydrogen Energy
This module investigates the potential of hydrogen as a key solution to the energy problems of the 21st century, providing clean and efficient heat and power from a range of indigenous sources
Energy and Environmental Legislation and Policy
The module reviews the legislative frameworks aiming at security of energy supply, overcoming energy dependency and improving global sustainable development by tackling issues such as: clean energy supply, nature conservation, integrated pollution control, transboundary pollution, climate change, waste resources management and planning and land use.
You will also complete a substantial dissertation project (60 credits) within the Sustainable EnvironmenEnvironment Research Centre where you will be supervised by our team of academics and researchers with access to our state of the art laboratories. Your project may also be embedded into one of our externally funded projects such as FLEXIS, or SMART circle, bringing you into contact with industry and ensuring that your work is of industrial relevance. As part of the dissertation process you will attend tutorials on research methods, including practical laboratory based sessions with our research team.
Facilities
You will make use of our state of the art biosystems laboratories including our Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Centre at Baglan.
Careers
There is substantial global demand for graduates with expertise in renewable energy and sustainable technology. The argument for the need to produce knowledgeable and highly skilled graduates in this area has never been stronger, and will keep getting stronger. The need to meet emissions targets and a net-zero carbon economy will create a need for highly skilled individuals to implement the changes.
Graduates with a renewable energy qualification can find work in multiple sectors from the renewable energy industry; local authorities; government regulatory agencies; manufacturing industries; energy and environmental consultancy companies; water companies; research and academia and national and international non-governmental organisations.
Typical roles include:
- Energy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Project Development Manager
- Process Engineer
- Development Consultant
- Environmental Manager
- Biological Process Manager
- Renewable Energy and Energy Storage Consultant
Graduates may also progress on to a PhD or research degree.
Entry Requirement
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a science or engineering-related subject.
The course welcomes international applicants and requires an English level of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.
*Scholarship Available for 2023 January Intake students up to 2500 pounds*
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