The energy crisis is forcing the world to secure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Our MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems is a one-year programme that will allow you to contribute to a more sustainable future. The programme is grounded in engineering, but you will be encouraged to consider the societal, economic, environmental and policy aspects of the industry.
We place a strong emphasis on energy systems, where electricity is the final product, and you will consider energy in the wider context of consumption patterns, efficiency and re...
The energy crisis is forcing the world to secure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Our MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems is a one-year programme that will allow you to contribute to a more sustainable future. The programme is grounded in engineering, but you will be encouraged to consider the societal, economic, environmental and policy aspects of the industry. <br/><br/>We place a strong emphasis on energy systems, where electricity is the final product, and you will consider energy in the wider context of consumption patterns, efficiency and regulation. You will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the deployment of renewable energies in grid-connected systems, and will also be able to explore off-grid systems if this is your area of interest. <br/><br/>The programme is affiliated with the Universitys Global Environment & Society Academy, a steering committee that seeks to tackle global environmental challenges through teaching, research and outreach.<br/><br/>Our MSc in Sustainable Energy Sytems provides a broad training in, and understanding of, energy systems in the context of sustainability of energy supply. <br/>You will participate in lectures, tutorials, and lab sessions, through which you will:<br/><br/><br/>* benefit from the programme’s multidiscipline design, with courses, teaching staff and supervisors drawn from our Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Civil engineering disciplines <br/><br/><br/>* acquire in-depth technical knowledge, balanced with practical experience<br/><br/><br/>* actively undertake research<br/><br/><br/>* engage with the Institute for Energy Systems<br/><br/><br/>* access world-class research facilities <br/><br/><br/>* gain opportunities to work with industry <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
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Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
E56
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