Materials for Energy and Environment MSc

University College London

Master

In London

£ 9,850 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

The global challenges of climate and energy require new technologies for renewable energy sources, methods of energy storage, efficient energy use, techniques for carbon capture and storage, climate engineering, as well as an appreciation of the impact of these on the environment. This is a broad-based MSc, ideal for you if you wish to acquire skills in energy and materials science in order to participate in the emerging challenges to meet climate change targets.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

The UK has committed to 80% reduction in CO2 emissions on a 1990 baseline by 2050. CERES, the organisation that represents the largest institutional investors would like to see 90% reduction by 2050. National Systems of Innovation (NSI), which includes the universities, research centres and government departments working in conjunction with industry, will need to apprehend new opportunities and change direction, diverting personnel to energy and climate issues in response to changing markets and legislation. This MSc will contribute to the supply of personnel needed for the era of sustainability.

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Subjects

  • Materials
  • Project
  • Climate
  • Nanomaterials
  • Climate Policy
  • Energy
  • Mastering Entrepreneurship
  • Energy Systems
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Course programme

The programme consists of core literature (30 credits) and research project (60 credits) modules and also taught modules (90 credits).

An exit-level only Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) is available.

An exit-level only Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) is available.

Core modules

Students take all of the following, totalling 105 credits, and a 60-credit research dissertation.

  • Advanced Topics in Energy and Environmental Science
  • New Directions in Materials Chemistry
  • Energy Systems and Sustainability
  • Researcher Professional Development
  • Transferable Skills for Scientists
  • Literature Project (30 credits)
Optional modules

Students take 15 credits drawn from the following:

  • Climate and Energy
  • Materials and Nanomaterials
  • Energy, Technology and Climate Policy
  • Mastering Entrepreneurship
Dissertation/report

All MSc students undertake an independent research project which features a dissertation of approximately 7,000-10,000 words, an oral presentation and a viva voce examination (60 credits).

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, self-study and research supervision. Assessment is through unseen written examination and coursework. The literature project is assessed by written dissertation and the research project is assessed by a written report and a viva voce examination.

Additional information

Overseas Fee -£27,580 (FT)

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