Renewable Energy MSc

Advance your career and help shape the global transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy systems with our MSc Renewable Energy. With strong demand for qualified graduates in the renewable energy sector, you’ll develop the technical expertise, commercial awareness and professional skills to work on practical climate and energy solutions across a range of careers in the industry.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong><br/>• Study at a leading renewable energy university (Global Sustainability Institution of the Year, 2021)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain hands-on laboratory experience with industry-relevant tools, taught by research-active academics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access unique on-campus energy facilities, including SEND and low-carbon generation sites<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Designed for technical or environmental backgrounds, with a focus on career readiness<br/><br/><br/><br/> Our MSc Renewable Energy programme offers an interdisciplinary approach, combining sustainable energy technologies, materials innovation, environmental policy and professional scientific practice. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to tackle real-world challenges and pursue a wide range of career opportunities in the UK and internationally. <br/><br/><br/>Keele’s campus acts as a living laboratory, giving you direct access to real-world facilities, live data, and large-scale energy systems where you put your learning into practice. At the forefront of the field, we drive innovation through our integrated energy infrastructure, research expertise, and strong industry partnerships.<br/><br/>Core modules provide a balanced foundation, whether your background is technical or environmental, integrating renewable energy systems with sustainability considerations. You’ll also acquire key research and analytical skills, benefitting from research and industry-informed teaching.<br/><br/>Optional specialist modules allow you to align your studies to your interests and career goals. From exploring advanced materials that drive renewable energy technologies to analysing the economic and policy responses to the climate crisis. Build practical skills through real-world sustainability case studies, develop an understanding of how science operates within industry and commercial contexts, and enhance your professional profile through personal development planning. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake an independent or industry-based research project, applying your knowledge to real-world renewable energy challenges and gaining valuable hands-on experience.<br/><br/>For further information and to apply please visit: https://www.keele.ac.uk/study/postgraduatestudy/postgraduatecourses/renewableenergy<br/><br/><strong>About Keele</strong><br/>At Keele, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of career-focused courses and a thriving student life on our beautiful 600-acre campus, with everything you need on your doorstep.<br/><br/>Whatever your goals, at Keele our ambition is to prepare you for success. Located near both a vibrant university town and a bustling city, Keele is a global community for both academic and personal growth.<br/><br/>Postgraduate study at Keele helps you to specialise, progress and gain industry-relevant skills, with scholarships and bursaries that make advanced study more accessible. Many of our programmes offer professional placements or industry-focused pathways and you’ll also join the Keele Postgraduate Association (KPA), which offers dedicated support and events for postgraduate students.