MSc Renewable Energy Engineering Online
University of Aberdeen
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Ready yourself for career success in renewables. Join our triple-accredited online MSc.It gives you a much broader learning experience than many other Masters degrees in renewable energy. You can also study this degree full-time on campus.You’ll train as an engineer in all major renewable energy sources, including:geothermalsolarbiomasshydromarinewind.You’ll learn to design, build and optimise the renewable energy infrastructure of the future.You’ll cover the theoretical knowledge and advanced ...Read more

Ready yourself for career success in renewables. Join our triple-accredited online MSc.

It gives you a much broader learning experience than many other Masters degrees in renewable energy. You can also study this degree full-time on campus.

You’ll train as an engineer in all major renewable energy sources, including:

  • geothermal
  • solar
  • biomass
  • hydro
  • marine
  • wind.

You’ll learn to design, build and optimise the renewable energy infrastructure of the future.

You’ll cover the theoretical knowledge and advanced technical skills you need as a renewables engineer. But you’ll also focus on the wider legislation, planning and economics of renewables. You’ll graduate ready to run green energy projects safely, to budget, and on time.

Who can study online MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

You can apply for this distance-learning degree if you have a background in any branch of Engineering, or in Physics, Maths or Chemistry.

Accredited online degree

This online MSc is accredited by the:

  • Energy Institute
  • Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology.

What you’ll study

You can choose to study for a:

  • Masters (180 credits)
  • exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
  • exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
  • or start with one of the short courses that make up this degree. You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time.

Assessment

This degree usually combines online assessment with written exams that you attend in person.

However, due to Covid-19, in-person exams will not take place until the September 2022 term at the earliest. Until then, we’ll be using alternative online assessments.

Careers

This accredited degree will prepare you for career success in the renewable energy sector.

You’ll graduate with the extensive knowledge and skills you need to work on renewable energy projects across the world.

As well as strong technical skills, you’ll confidently possess the commercial and project management skills needed to run projects safely, on time and to budget.

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Entry requirements

Students should have2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry, or 2:2 (lower-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry and at least two years’ relevant experience. Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics.

Tuition fees

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£4,703 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£14,110. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.

£4,703 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

£14,110. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.

£4,703 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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

£14,110. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.

£4,703 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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

£14,110. This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2024.

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University of Aberdeen
Directorate of External Relations King's College Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB24 3FX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.9 miles away

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