MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition - Online
Heriot-Watt University
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OverviewRenewable energy has experienced significant global growth over the past decade. This, coupled with the transition to a low-carbon economy, technological advancements and policy and regulatory changes means there is demand for skilled professionals who can understand, implement and manage the transition to renewable energy sources.Our online MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition degree equips graduates with a comprehensive skill set to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly ...Read more

Overview

Renewable energy has experienced significant global growth over the past decade. This, coupled with the transition to a low-carbon economy, technological advancements and policy and regulatory changes means there is demand for skilled professionals who can understand, implement and manage the transition to renewable energy sources.

Our online MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition degree equips graduates with a comprehensive skill set to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly growing renewables industry. Focusing on the specific requirements of renewable energy developers, this programme will empower you to tackle the challenges associated with the transitional to renewable and sustainable energy, maximise economic advantages, and navigate regulatory and environmental obstacles. This MSc addresses the needs of various sectors in the circular economy including renewable energy developers, communities, and organisations striving to achieve net zero targets and combat climate change.

Upon completion of the programme, you will possess a diverse skill set that spans renewable energy technology, integration and development which opens up a wide range of opportunities and roles in renewable energy companies, government agencies, consulting firms, research institutions and non-profit organisations. You will have a nuanced understanding about the processes of creating and leading just transitions for enterprises, organisations and communities.

This programme is delivered by the International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) and is focused on the key drivers of the exciting new and growing field of energy transition and transition engineering:

• Policy and economics of net-zero carbon.

• Renewable energy technologies, development processes and grid integration.

• Energy transition in transport, primary production, construction and manufacturing.

• Action for climate change through organisation, enterprise and technical shift.

• Transition engineering in the broadest sense - discovering how to build sustainable change through decarbonisation projects.

Degree duration

Online Learning: 2.5-8 years. On average, our PgDip studied via online learning are completed in 2-3 years, while MSc degree are completed in 3-8 years. Most students intend to complete their studies via online learning within 3-4 years.

Delivery of online degrees

Our course materials are made available online through the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The VLE links you with our expert academics and course materials through videos, webinars, articles, journals, assessments and discussion boards. Tutors will provide you, by phone, Skype or email, with academic support similar to that received by our on-campus students.

The MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition degree is designed to provide graduates with inter-related skills in the renewables sector. It addresses the needs of renewable energy developers as they seek to maximise economic benefits whilst grappling with challenges of overcoming regulatory and environmental issues, and securing finance.

Our graduates typically hold a wide spectrum of key positions within renewable energy technology developer companies, project development companies, utilities consultancies, governments, regulators and NGO's.

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22 Nov 23

Best: You have all the resources you need for your studies, and in times of need, you can always access all the required support. I particularly enjoy the resourcefulness of the..Read more

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30 Jul 23

Heriot Watt is an amazing university. For academic excellence i’m glad I opted for this university. The ambiance of this university helps you push yourself more. Especially the..Read more

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Entry requirements

Masters (MSc) level entry applicants must have one of the following: Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a related subject area. For postgraduate conversion courses, non-related degrees will be considered. Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered. PG Diploma level entry applicants must have an ordinary degree in a related subject area and relevant post qualification industry experience.

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Per course - £1,275; Dssertation/Project - £1,780. The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

Students from Scotland

Per course - £1,275; Dssertation/Project - £1,780. The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Per course - £1,275; Dssertation/Project - £1,780. The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Per course - £1,275; Dssertation/Project - £1,780. The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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