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Energy and Sustainable Development MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert

This course is designed to equip you for a career in the rapidly expanding field of energy, climate change and sustainable development.

Block teaching designed around you

You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive community. That’s why most of our postgraduate taught students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You will benefit from more regular assessments and feedback, a better study-life balance, and a simplified timetable that provides more time for work, professional development, caring responsibilities, and everything else that's important to you. Our block-taught courses are informed by industry practice, often accredited by professional bodies, and are delivered by passionate and talented academics, who will help you develop the skills to achieve your goals.

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Overview

Society, industry and policymakers recognise that change is required at all levels if we are to address the challenge of climate change and sustainable development to meet the needs of future generations. At ºÚÁÏÍø, our Energy and Sustainable Development MSc reflects the knowledge and skills required by professionals working to achieve this.

You will develop an understanding of how we can achieve more sustainable development and decarbonisation through sustainable energy, more efficient production, and organisational change. You will learn from leading academics and specialists in the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, and invited guest speakers.

You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to bring about change in companies, communities, organisations and government. This course is ideal for individuals with a social science, physical science or engineering background, or for mid-career professionals with relevant experience.

Key features

  • Our research and teaching staff provide you with the opportunity to learn from scientists actively involved in furthering knowledge and sharing expertise.

  • This course is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute (EI) until August 2024. Reaccreditation is being sought from September 2024.

  • Graduate equipped with knowledge and expertise required for careers in industry, public sector, research or education.
  • Access specialist facilities such as the Energy Laboratory, a high-tech hub for teaching, research and technology demonstration.
  • Graduates have gone on to work for global organisations including the Carbon Trust, BMW, National Grid and the European Commission, energy and environmental consultancies, central and local government and multinational organisations.

  • This is course has two intakes, late September and early February. September starters will finish in September the following year (12 months). February starters will finish in May the following year (16 months).
  • Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

  

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Scholarships:

ºÚÁÏÍø offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships and bursaries to help you realise your academic ambitions.

International Scholarships

Find out about available scholarships and country specific fee discounts for international students. 

 

 

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  • UK
  • EU/International

Course code: F85071

Location of study: ºÚÁÏÍø campus

Start date: January, September

Duration: 12 months (September start), 16 months (January start)

Fees and funding:

2025/26 full-time fees for UK students: £9,700

Course code: F85071

Location of study: ºÚÁÏÍø campus

Start date: January, September

Duration: 12 months (September start), 16 months (January start)

Fees and funding: 

2025/26 full-time fees for international students: £18,100

Entry criteria

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject or five years’ work experience in an appropriate field.

We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.

If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

 

 

English language requirements

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

 

Structure and assessment

 

Course modules

Teaching and assessment

Academic expertise

 
  • Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods
  • Resource Efficient Design and Manufacture (optional)
  • Data Analytics for Sustainable Energy Systems (optional)
  • Renewable Energy: Generation, Use and Storage
  • Sustainable Development in Practice
  • Individual Project