Renewable Energy MSc

Why this course?

Governments around the world are establishing increasingly ambitious targets for renewable energy use. For example, by 2030 China plans to increase the share of non-fossil fuels in its total energy mix to 20% and Europe to 30%. The Renewable Energy MSc will prepare you for an exciting and rewarding career helping to address the global challenge of moving to a low carbon economy.

• Study at a top 5 ranked UK university for mechanical, aeronautical and manufacturing engineering,
• Choose to acquire the technical skills required to design renewable energy systems, or focus on developing the capability to manage renewable engineering projects and systems,
• Participate in individual and group projects focused on your personal interests and career aspirations,
• Learn from lecturers with extensive, current experience of working with industry on solving real world energy challenges,
• Benefit from engineering-scale facilities for the development of efficient technologies with low CO2 emissions.

Informed by Industry

The Renewable Energy MSc is closely aligned with industry to ensure that you are fully prepared for your new career.

• Cranfield’s long-standing strategic partnerships with prominent players in the energy sector ensures that the course content meets the needs of global employers in the renewable energy sector,
• The teaching team are heavily involved in industrially-funded research and development, enabling you to benefit from real-world case studies throughout the course,
• An industrial advisory board for the course scrutinises course content and ensures its relevance to the needs of global employers,
• State-of-the-art technical modules cover a range of industry-relevant topics including Renewable Engineering Technologies, Engineering Stress Analysis: Theory and Simulations, Fluid Mechanics and Loading, Design of Offshore Energy Structures,
• Management modules cover essential industry relevant topics including Energy Entrepreneurship, Energy Economics and Policy and Sustainability and Environmental Assessment.