Renewable Energy Engineering PgCert/PgDip/MSc
Robert Gordon University
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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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MSc - Master of Science

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SEP-25

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28 months

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This MSc Renewable Energy Engineering course is an interdisciplinary course across the Schools of Engineering, Business and Computing. The course will provide graduates with practical experience as it incorporates practical activities, site visits, case study learning, and industry guest speakers lectures.There will also be an opportunity for completing the final project with industry, final projects will be supported by our School research groups working in these areas, thus providing ...Read more

This MSc Renewable Energy Engineering course is an interdisciplinary course across the Schools of Engineering, Business and Computing. The course will provide graduates with practical experience as it incorporates practical activities, site visits, case study learning, and industry guest speakers lectures.

There will also be an opportunity for completing the final project with industry, final projects will be supported by our School research groups working in these areas, thus providing graduates with research skills as well. The course also include group projects on real life applications that address various aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This course allows graduation with two options, either MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering with specialisation in "Innovation and Design" or "Operation and Maintenance".

Learning Methods

The course will be delivered in both blended learning full time and online learning part time modes.

The blended learning full time mode of study involves the completion of the 8 study modules including some group working followed by an individual project over a period of 12 calendar months.

Assessment

  • 2 written exams, typically for 2.5 hours
  • 2 written assignments including essays
  • 3 reports
  • 1 dissertation
  • 1 portfolio
  • 1 set exercise
  • 1 project output
  • 2 practical skills assessments

Job Prospects

Become a successful and professional engineer across a wide range of careers including:

  • Renewable energy project manager
  • Renewable design engineer
  • Renewable research analyst
  • Renewable Project engineer
  • Renewable equipment manufacturers
  • Engineering and consulting companies’ specialist in any renewable energy projects

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Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in Engineering or a relevant Science discipline. Applicants with either a relevant non-Engineering background such as Geology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics and/or applicants with a lower degree classification or those with relevant work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£5,720 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£6,640 per year

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Students from Other UK

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£6,640 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£18,960 per year

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Uni info

Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House Garthdee Road Aberdeen Aberdeen, City Of AB10 7QB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberdeen  0.2 miles away

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