Study Sustainable Energy Systems MSc at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, School of Engineering

About this course

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What will I learn?

The energy crisis is forcing the world to secure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Our MSc programme in Sustainable Energy Systems will equip you to contribute to a more sustainable future.The programme is grounded in engineering, but you will be encouraged to consider the societal, economic, environmental and policy aspects of the industry.We place a strong emphasis on energy systems, where electricity is the final product, and you will consider energy in the wider context of resources, conversion technologies, consumption patterns, efficiency and regulation.You will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the deployment of renewable energies in grid-connected systems, and will also be able to explore off-grid systems if this is your area of interest.

Which department am I in?

School of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£39,200.00 (US$ 50,624) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

Start date

September 2027

Venue

The King's Buildings Campus

Grant Institute Kings Buildings,W Mains Rd,

Edinburgh,

EH9 3JW, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in engineering or physics.

If you apply with a background in another field, you may be accepted if you hold either:

• a UK first class honours degree, or its international equivalent, and have studied mathematics to first year undergraduate level, OR

• a UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in addition to extensive professional experience or knowledge in the field of Sustainable Energy Systems involving a range of engineering aspects.

You must also be able to demonstrate a strong interest in the energy sector.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.