MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability
University of Reading
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Pursue or develop your career in energy and sustainability with our MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability degree. On this master’s programme you will develop your understanding of: the applications of renewable energy and sustainable technologies, the environmental impact of using non-sustainable technologies, the design, construction, and operation of the buildings and places in which we live, work and play, the issues and debates around the role of energy, including the ...Read more

Pursue or develop your career in energy and sustainability with our MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability degree. On this master’s programme you will develop your understanding of: the applications of renewable energy and sustainable technologies, the environmental impact of using non-sustainable technologies, the design, construction, and operation of the buildings and places in which we live, work and play, the issues and debates around the role of energy, including the technical and policy questions that arise from global demands for secure, affordable, and sustainable processes, carbon management, energy use. Flexible study options: Our MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability degree is offered as a one-year full-time programme, and as a flexible modular programme taking between 24 and 63 months. You can choose to start in September or the following February. The course is delivered through intensive residential weeks at our Whiteknights campus in Reading and supported by a professional online learning environment.

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Entry requirements

Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (good second class or above). If you have other qualifications and a number of years relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply.

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£12,800 per year

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£30,950 per year

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£31,650 per year

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MSc Design and Management of Sustainable Built Environments
Great place for sustainable practices Variety of food options for students Academic staff very knowledgeable and professional Good transport connections Reputable university with...
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University of Reading
Henley Business School University of Reading Whiteknights Reading RG6 6UD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Earley  0.7 miles away

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