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MSc Renewable Energy Systems Technology (Distance Learning)

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    MSc Part-time 2-6 years (typically 3 years) Online

Course Description

Based upon our renowned full-time Renewable Energy Systems Technology MSc, this award-winning, part-time, online distance learning programme offers you flexibility in terms of place, pace and learning mode. For nearly 20 years, our online programme has enabled over 400 students and practicing engineers to achieve their MSc qualification even if they are unable to attend classes or exams at Loughborough.

Our Renewable Energy Systems Technology MSc is designed to match the demands of employers worldwide. You will develop the full range of knowledge and skills needed for a successful and effective career in the global renewable energy sector. Our highly skilled graduates are prized by industry, with many now having senior positions in industry, commerce, government and NGOs.

The programme is designed and delivered by experts from the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), the UK’s largest sustainable energy engineering research centre. At CREST, we have influential partnerships with industry, policy makers, and researchers across the world. This means the course is always industry relevant and includes the latest research and thinking in energy system sustainability. All modules are taught by leading experts, and you will benefit greatly from their experience.

Entry Requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant science, technology, engineering or maths discipline.

Applicants with qualifications slightly below this level, alternative qualifications and/or professional experience will also be considered.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

There are lots of options available to you to fund your master’s programme, from alumni bursaries to school and department scholarships and government loans.

Student Destinations

Our distance learning graduates are in high demand and have gone on to work in a range of renewable energy sectors including: manufacturing, development of generation schemes, utilities, engineering consultancies, finance and local, regional and national government.

Graduate employers include:

  • Arup
  • Det Norske Veritas (DNV GL)
  • E.ON
  • EDF Energy
  • Irina Consulting
  • Mott MacDonald
  • Nordex
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • RWE
  • SSE
  • Vestas

Module Details

Semester 1

Compulsory Modules

  • Renewable Energy Technologies, Economics and Policy (DL)
  • Solar Power (DL)
  • Introduction to Wind Turbine Technology (DL)
  • Water Power (DL)
  • Bioenergy (DL)
  • MSc Individual Project

Semester 2

Compulsory Modules

  • Integration of Renewables (DL)
  • MSc Individual Project

Optional Modules (choose up to four)

  • Energy Storage (DL)
  • Advanced Photovoltaics (DL)
  • Renewable Energy for Development (DL)
  • Data Analytics for Smart Energy Systems (DL)
  • Energy System Investment and Risk (DL)

Summer

Compulsory Module

  • MSc Individual Project

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