Energy and Sustainable Engineering MSc

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information** <br/><br/>**Course summary**<br/>- Become a sustainability leader for impactful organisational change, blending technical and leadership skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain expert sustainability knowledge and improve environmental, social, and governance performance.<br/><br/><br/>- Cultivate a sustainability mindset in students, emphasising the interconnectedness of business, society, and the biosphere.<br/><br/><br/>- Empower students to lead with sustainability, modelling ethical and sustainable behaviours and inspiring others to do the same.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn to apply theories, concepts, and knowledge to real-life situations or case studies. <br/><br/><br/>**How you learn**<br/>All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. <br/><br/>You’ll benefit from our course team’s wealth of experience in Energy and Sustainable Engineering – studying a combination of technical modules and advanced aspects of Energy and Sustainable Engineering. <br/><br/>You’ll apply your knowledge and skills to real-world contexts – actively engaging in live projects, field trips, networking events and competitions. These experiences will enhance your employability, deepen your understanding of the Energy and Sustainable Engineering, and prepare you to thrive in a dynamic and competitive professional landscape.<br/><br/>You will have opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge through real-world project-based learning with a short placement option. By learning through practical experience, you will develop a deep understanding of the field. Lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratories, and online learning will present complex engineering and management concepts for you to critically evaluate and take ownership of your learning. Systems engineering modules and research projects will further facilitate this intellectual challenge. Throughout your studies, we will nurture your critical thinking and design skills, promote lifelong learning, and foster creativity and ethical practices. Our course is designed to empower you personally, culturally, and professionally. <br/><br/>You learn through:<br/>- Assessments<br/><br/><br/>- Coursework<br/><br/><br/>- Critical reflection<br/><br/><br/>- Group project work<br/><br/><br/>- Independent study<br/><br/><br/>- Laboratory sessions<br/><br/><br/>- Lectures<br/><br/><br/>- Problem solving<br/><br/><br/>- Seminars<br/><br/><br/>- Tutorials<br/><br/><br/>Key Themes <br/><br/>The course covers a wide range of important topics in Energy and Sustainable Engineering. These range from Sustainable Energy Technologies, including Solar, Wave, Wind and Geothermal sources of power, Thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis and gasification, biorefineries, nuclear energy, district heating and cooling, process simulation and artificial intelligence. <br/><br/>**Applied learning**<br/>**Live Projects**<br/>Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to engage in exciting live projects. These projects will allow you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, working on design challenges and problem-solving tasks. <br/><br/>Collaborating with industry partners and research centres (NCEFE, SYSC, MERI), you will gain practical experience in managing projects, working in interdisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions. These live projects will enable you to enhance your project management skills, foster creativity, and develop a holistic understanding of the engineering and management field.<br/><br/>**Field Trips**<br/>To broaden your perspective and expose you to diverse engineering environments, our course includes field trips to relevant industrial sites, research facilities, and engineering projects. These field trips offer you the opportunity to witness the practical applications of engineering principles and management strategies. By observing and interacting with professionals in these settings, you will gain valuable insights into real-world challenges and innovative solutions.