Course summary
Why choose this course Our cross-disciplinary MSc programme in Sustainable Energy with Industrial Practice provides you with broad-ranging training and the fundamentals for understanding sustainable and renewable energy systems and applications, as well as the social, economic, regulatory and environmental factors that govern sustainable energy. It will enable you to gain the skills needed to become a specialist in this crucial and rapidly expanding industry. Study on this interdisciplinary course and you will learn the key concepts of sustainability and renewables with a range of theoretical and practical modules taught by world-leading academics who are experts in their fields and have access to a wide range of exceptional facilities and resources. You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate placement year. The Faculty has fantastic links with a range of industrial partners, including Fluor, ExxonMobil, the BAE System, Cres Power, and NPL. What you will study This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the sector, enabling you to gain an excellent broad overview of energy sustainability and renewables whilst also giving you opportunities to specialise in particular aspects such as wind, solar, sustainable energy storage, and smart energy and the AI applications. You'll begin by exploring the core principles in sustainable/net-zero energy systems and applications. Project and laboratory components will then enable you to gain practical, technical and transferable skills. Elements of leadership and change management will also be embedded throughout group project work. You will actively engage in the research aspects of the programme as part of your dissertation projects. For this, you'll be integrated into one of our research teams, based on the choice of topic you're interested in within a range of energy-systems-related projects and closely supervised by one of our expert research staff. The research projects will be conducted across highly relevant and multidisciplinary themes within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, with some contributions from the other institutes, research centres, and faculties at Surrey. Completion of this programme will provide you with specialist skills and an enviable understanding of the sector, boosting your career and thus addressing the energy technology and skills gap.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details, to the bottom right. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure and Graduate prospects etc.
How to apply
International applicants
We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via [email protected] Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK: To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification in the following subject areas: Engineering (mechanical, electrical, environmental, material, civil, process, manufacturing, chemical or equivalents) Science (physics, chemistry, mathematics, environmental, or equivalents) Dual degrees in engineering/science with business and management aspects (engineering management, engineering business management, or equivalent dual degrees). Applicants with relevant work experience who do not meet the academic entry requirements may be considered for example: Energy engineering professionals (design, management, and consultancy) Renewable systems experts Research engineers Sustainable supply-chain advisers etc. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other elements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
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Sponsorship information
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.