MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy
Durham University
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MSc - Master of Science

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OCT-26

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MSc - Master of Science

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The MSc in Renewable and Sustainable Energy will equip you with the necessary insight and experience to be able to make a major contribution in tackling the ever-growing challenges faced across the globe to achieve energy and environmental sustainability.Using the latest engineering tools to support your work, you will develop an understanding of energy systems and the application of renewable and sustainable energy technologies including electricity generation from renewable and conventional ...Read more

The MSc in Renewable and Sustainable Energy will equip you with the necessary insight and experience to be able to make a major contribution in tackling the ever-growing challenges faced across the globe to achieve energy and environmental sustainability.Using the latest engineering tools to support your work, you will develop an understanding of energy systems and the application of renewable and sustainable energy technologies including electricity generation from renewable and conventional sources, smart networks and low carbon and electric vehicles, and decarbonised heating and cooling systems.As well as traditional taught modules, you will learn important collaborative working skills by joining with fellow students to undertake group advanced design work, to the appropriate design standards and using complex engineering analysis tools, which will develop your ability to work cooperatively and share ideas.You will also have the opportunity to develop your own skills and abilities in innovation and application by undertaking a major research and development project which will allow you to demonstrate how you would aim to solve challenges in energy and environmental sustainability.The MSc in Renewable and Sustainable Energy gives you the tools to address a topic of global importance and understand the wide range of technical, economic and social issues associated with the generation and use of energy from renewable and sustainable sources.

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Entry requirements

A second class honours degree (typically equivalent to UK 2:1 Honours) or better.This should normally be in an appropriate Engineering or Engineering-related subject including modules in Electrical Engineering and/or Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer, Mathematics for Engineers or Scientists, and computing/programming experience (ideally Matlab, but other languages are acceptable). In some instances we can consider industrial or other relevant experience if you have a different first degree.

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£14,500 per year

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£14,500 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£33,500 per year

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£33,500 per year

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Durham University
Stockton Road Durham County Durham DH1 3LE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Durham  0.5 miles away
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