MSc Sustainable Energy Systems
Queen Mary University of London
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Become part of the solution to the world’s energy crisis. This MSc programme will teach you the fundamentals of energy sustainability, as well as the scientific, engineering and technical aspects of creating affordable, sustainable energy systems.The course is designed to give you the skills to become a specialist in this vital, rapidly-expanding industry.This is a dynamic course which prepares you for an industry with enduring relevance.Accredited by the IMechE, enabling you to pursue ...Read more

Become part of the solution to the world’s energy crisis. This MSc programme will teach you the fundamentals of energy sustainability, as well as the scientific, engineering and technical aspects of creating affordable, sustainable energy systems.The course is designed to give you the skills to become a specialist in this vital, rapidly-expanding industry.This is a dynamic course which prepares you for an industry with enduring relevance.Accredited by the IMechE, enabling you to pursue Chartered Engineer status.An interdisciplinary curriculum that gives you an excellent overview of the subject, with scope to specialise.Have access to our excellent facilities, including our new £3 million Green Energy Hub.The need for new global supplies of affordable, sustainable energy is perhaps the greatest single challenge facing the world this century. As a result, there is an increasing demand for specialists in sustainable energy.On this MSc course, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation in this field. We’ll build on your existing expertise to give you a sound knowledge of the principles behind existing sustainable energy systems, including wind and solar energy, biofuels and energy storage technologies. You’ll also gain the skills to design and develop new technologies.The course takes an interdisciplinary approach: you’ll gain skills in engineering and materials research, as well as economic and management insights into energy policy developments. This will give you an enviably broad understanding of the subject – and a wide range of specialist skills to boost your career.You’ll be integrated into one of our research teams to work on an energy systems-related project, supervised by one of our research staff. You’ll have access to our excellent facilities, enabling you to conduct cutting-edge research.AccreditationOur Sustainable Energy Systems MSc has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

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41st

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A high 2:2 (55%) or above at undergraduate level in Engineering subjects, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or Materials Engineering, or related disciplines (e.g. Mechatronics, Electronic/Electrical Engineering).

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£12,850 per year

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£29,950 per year

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Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London , London

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Queen Mary University of London
Mile End Road London Bethnal Green E1 4NS United Kingdom
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