Course summary
Renewable Energy Systems and the Environment is one of the pathways offered within our Sustainable Engineering programme. Examining how quality of life can be balanced by the need for conservation of world resources, you'll explore the impact energy has on the environment and how it can be reduced. You’ll learn about different energy resources – renewable, fossil and nuclear – and look at the systems that are employed to control these resources such as: combined heat and power schemes, heat pumps, solar capture devices, high efficiency condensing boilers, advanced materials, adaptive control systems. Our course has been running for more than 20 years and has over 400 graduates. External examiners consistently refer to our beneficial links with industry and the high quality of our project work.
Modules
Compulsory classes: Energy Resources and Policy, Energy Systems Analysis, Electrical Power systems, Energy Modelling and Monitoring, Sustainability, Group Project. Generic modules: Design Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Financial Engineering, Environmental Impact Assessment, Knowledge and Information Management for Engineers, Individual project.
How to apply
International applicants
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
Normally a first or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in engineering or physical sciences, or an equivalent professional qualification.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £23050 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the programme details on the University of Strathclyde website.
Sponsorship information
https://www.strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ