MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
University of Exeter
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MSc - Master of Science

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OverviewOpportunity to tailor your degree to your career ambitions by choosing one of our specialist pathways, including Energy Storage Systems, Low Carbon Transport, Offshore Energy, Solar Energy and Wind Energy.Dedicated workshop – the Renewable Energy Engineering Facility (REEF) - purpose-built to support opportunities in student skills development and hands-on project work.Designed to build on the skills of engineers, scientists or others to learn about how renewable energy technologies ...Read more

OverviewOpportunity to tailor your degree to your career ambitions by choosing one of our specialist pathways, including Energy Storage Systems, Low Carbon Transport, Offshore Energy, Solar Energy and Wind Energy.Dedicated workshop – the Renewable Energy Engineering Facility (REEF) - purpose-built to support opportunities in student skills development and hands-on project work.Designed to build on the skills of engineers, scientists or others to learn about how renewable energy technologies function and can be optimally deployed.Become an in-demand engineer in the renewable energy sector, with the right multidisciplinary skill-set to pioneer the design, build and management of its infrastructure.Taught at our Penryn campus, you’ll have access to some of the exceptional on and off-shore renewable energy facilities that Cornwall has to offer.Our wide-ranging expertise means you’ll have the opportunity to follow your interests by studying modules relating to different themes and technologies.

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41/279
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14th
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11th
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22 Jan 26

Amazing uni..Read more

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22 Jan 26

Nice to live in Cornwall. Great..Read more

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Entry requirements

All applicants are considered individually on merit although we usually require a 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) from a recognised university. We do consider all applications where there is evidence of exceptional performance in modules relevant to the programme of study, significant relevant work experience or professional qualifications.

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£13,700 per year

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£29,100 per year

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£29,100 per year

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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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