MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies (16 months)
Northumbria University, Newcastle
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The course covers topics such as photovoltaic, wind, thermo-mechanical energy conversion systems, hybrid renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, building energy modelling and engineering optimisation.The University has a well-established reputation for renewable and sustainable energy technologies.You’ll benefit from excellent technical facilities including specialist workshops. We also have a laboratory that’s dedicated to power networks, wind energy, photovoltaics, and battery testing ...Read more

The course covers topics such as photovoltaic, wind, thermo-mechanical energy conversion systems, hybrid renewable energy systems, energy efficiency, building energy modelling and engineering optimisation.The University has a well-established reputation for renewable and sustainable energy technologies.You’ll benefit from excellent technical facilities including specialist workshops. We also have a laboratory that’s dedicated to power networks, wind energy, photovoltaics, and battery testing for electric vehicles.Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as the course meets the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

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37th
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Abhishek
16 Dec 23

Feeling part of a bigger community. The students and lecturers are very friendly and are warm and welcoming to international students like me. I completed my undergrad here as..Read more

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Samuel
13 Dec 23

Northumbria has great learning facilities with wonderful lecturers who are so open and supportive...Read more

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in an engineering or science discipline. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused.

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£688 month

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£1,309 month

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Abhishek
16 Dec 23
MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies
Feeling part of a bigger community. The students and lecturers are very friendly and are warm and welcoming to international students like me. I completed my undergrad here as...
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Samuel
13 Dec 23
MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies
Northumbria has great learning facilities with wonderful lecturers who are so open and supportive....
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Northumbria University, Newcastle
Northumbria University, Newcastle , Newcastle upon Tyne

Situated in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumbria University is an exciting university that has a global reputation for its...

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Northumbria University, Newcastle
Sutherland Building, Northumberland Road Northumberland Road Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE1 8ST United Kingdom
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