Course summary
Renewable energy technologies have become an important part of energy production. Strong initiatives and investments from the public and private sectors have made this a rapidly growing field and created further career opportunities in the sector. This is one of the few courses offered at Masters level which not only encompasses renewable energy technologies but also complements with the essential related elements of renewable energy finance and environmental law. These elements touch on financial analytical tools, project structuring, finance and management in renewable energy, while the law element will consider legal framework impacting upon renewable energy provision. Please visit our website for course details.
Modules
Subjects include: Sustainable energy technologies; solar energy: technology, modelling and analysis; renewable energy finance and environmental law; research skills and project management; distributed generation systems; MSc project module. Module choice of: Control engineering; energy materials; mechatronic systems; sustainable urban property development.
Assessment method
MSc Project module.
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
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelors (Honours) degree at a 2.2 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in a relevant engineering field such as electrical, electronics, mechanical, mechatronics automation, control or renewable/sustainable energy in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also be able to consider applicants with a built environment background depending on the discipline. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. If English is not your first language you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 (or an equivalent qualification).
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/postgraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ