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Heriot-Watt is a world leading university in energy and renewables. This degree is supported by industrial suppliers and users of energy, who are committed to an ethical environmental policy.
The course is designed to equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to design and analyse sustainable energy solutions and to influence business strategies relating to energy and environmental legislation. It explores the demand and supply of energy and related technical, political, economic and social issues. Energy provision, consumption and costs are examined in engineering, economic and environmental terms. The issues studied include energy resources, power generation, process engineering, environmental legislation, environmental impact assessment and energy in building.
Students studying on this degree are typically those working in industrial sectors, the built environment, SMEs exploring new products and processes, and energy and environmental advisory organisations.
A First or Second Class Honours Degree in an engineering discipline or in the physical or chemical sciences. The degree can be from a British or overseas university. Different degrees, together with relevant industrial experience, will be considered.
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Students on the Energy MSc undertake eight taught courses and a dissertation. Courses are available in the following subject areas:
DEGREE STRUCTURE
SEMESTER 1
Optional
Electrical Power Systems
Process Intensification
Renewable Energy Technologies
Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation
Ventilation and Air Conditioning
FLAME Appraisal
SEMESTER 2
Optional
Environmental Impact Assessment
Demand Management and Energy Storage
Quality Management
Project Management
Systems Thinking and Analysis
Design of Low Carbon Buildings
Energy Systems and Buildings
FLAME Development
SEMESTER 3
Core
Masters Dissertation
ANY SEMESTER
Core
Foundations of Energy
Technology Futures and Business Strategy
Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
Optional
Economics Ren Energy
Delivering Successful Projects
Economics for Business
Entrepreneurship and Creativity
Financial Decision Making
Leadership Theory and Practice
People, Work and Organisations
Developing and Executing Strategy
Strategic Marketing
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