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MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

As the renewable energy sector continues to grow there is a need for trained individuals to plan, implement, and manage new renewable energy projects. This course will provide you with the theoretical and practical tools to place you at the center of such ventures.

If you are already working in or are interested in a career in the renewable energy or low-carbon technology sectors, this dynamic course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to critically analyze the theories, principles, and concepts of low-carbon energy production and sustainability.  

Additionally, the course will give you a firm understanding of the technical and economic case for renewables along with confidence to tackle the calculations required to assess their viability.

Special features

  • You will be taught by recognized experts in the field of renewable energy

  • You can study full-time or part-time

  • The course is delivered through online distance learning with support from expert staff at the university, so you study when and where it suits you, within the UK and internationally

  • You can choose to study individual modules for personal or professional development or work towards the PgCert, PgDip, or full master's degree

General Eligibility

  • Honours degree or above in a relevant subject 

  • Applicants with an ordinary degree or other qualification and at least three years of relevant work experience will also be considered

  • Applicants who possess substantial experience in an appropriate field or have demonstrated exceptional abilities may also be considered

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 MSc

To achieve the award of MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions you must complete the PgDip plus a research dissertation.

2 PgCert

Core modules are:

  • Energy, climate, and carbon

  • Transition to a low-carbon society

  • Renewable energy technologies

3 PgDip

Option modules, from which you will choose three, include:

  • Sustainable rural land use and energy in rural Scotland

  • Energy modeling for building

  • Tidal, wave, and future energy

  • Developing a community energy project

  • Sustainable development

  • Local economic development

  • Developing potential through placement

  • Research methods and techniques (strongly recommended to continue to MSc)

  • Quantitative research methods and data analysis

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL88
  • PTE62
  • Duolingo00

Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.5 or equivalent

English (PTE) Academic-62 average with 55 in each component

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 88 or above with min 20 in each section

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