MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions
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Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
September
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As the renewable energy sector continues to grow there is a need for trained individuals to plan, implement and manage new renewable energy projects. This MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions* will provide you with the theoretical and practical tools to place you at the centre of such ventures.
If you are already working in or are interested in a career in the renewable energy or low-carbon technology sectors, this dynamic course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to critically analyse the theories, principles and concepts of low-carbon energy production and sustainability.
Additionally the course will give you a firm understanding of the technical and economic case for renewables along with confidence to tackle the calculations required to assess their viability.
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About this course
+ Honours degree or above in a relevant subject
+ Applicants with an ordinary degree or other qualification and at least three years’ relevant work experience will also be considered
+ Applicants who possess substantial experience in an appropriate field or have demonstrated exceptional abilities may also be considered
+ You will be taught by recognised experts in the field of renewable energy
+ You can study full time or part time
+ The course is delivered through online distance learning with support from expert staff at the university, so you study when and where it suits you, within the UK and internationally
+ You can choose to study individual modules for personal or professional development, or work towards the PgCert, PgDip or full Masters degree
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Subjects
- Renewable Energy
- Climate
- Carbon
- Sustainability
- Sustainable Energy Systems
- Rural land use
- Rural Development
- Community
- Research methods
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UHI Academic staff in partners
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Course programme
PgCert
Core modules:
- Energy, climate and carbon (S1)
- Net zero society (S2)
- Renewable energy technology (S1)
PgDip
You will choose three of the following modules:
- Developing a community energy project (S2)
- Energy modelling for buildings (S2)
- Qualitative inquiry (S2)
- Quantitative research methods and data analysis (S1)
- Sustainable land use (S1)
- The economics of community wealth building (S2)
- Tidal wave and future energy (S2)
- Understanding sustainability discourses (S2)
MSc
To achieve the award of MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions you must complete the PgDip plus a research dissertation.
Additional information
https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/msc-sustainable-energy-solutions/
MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions
