MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition (online) 30 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 301-350QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

30 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

12,340 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Environmental SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Renewable energy has experienced significant global growth over the past decade. This, coupled with the transition to a low-carbon economy, technological advancements and policy and regulatory changes means there is demand for skilled professionals who can understand, implement and manage the transition to renewable energy sources.



Our online MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition degree equips graduates with a comprehensive skill set to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly growing renewables industry. Focusing on the specific requirements of renewable energy developers, this programme will empower you to tackle the challenges associated with the transitional to renewable and sustainable energy, maximise economic advantages, and navigate regulatory and environmental obstacles. This MSc addresses the needs of various sectors in the circular economy including renewable energy developers, communities, and organisations striving to achieve net zero targets and combat climate change.  



Upon completion of the programme, you will possess a diverse skill set that spans renewable energy technology, integration and development which opens up a wide range of opportunities and roles in renewable energy companies, government agencies, consulting firms, research institutions and non-profit organisations. You will have a nuanced understanding about the processes of creating and leading just transitions for enterprises, organisations and communities. 



This programme is delivered by the International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) and is focused on the key drivers of the exciting new and growing field of energy transition and transition engineering:

  • Policy and economics of net-zero carbon.
  • Renewable energy technologies, development processes and grid integration.
  • Energy transition in transport, primary production, construction and manufacturing.
  • Action for climate change through organisation, enterprise and technical shift.
  • Transition engineering in the broadest sense - discovering how to build sustainable change through decarbonisation projects.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Environmental Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

Renewable energy has experienced significant global growth over the past decade. This, coupled with the transition to a low-carbon economy, technological advancements and policy and regulatory changes means there is demand for skilled professionals who can understand, implement and manage the transition to renewable energy sources.



Our online MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition degree equips graduates with a comprehensive skill set to make a meaningful impact in the rapidly growing renewables industry. Focusing on the specific requirements of renewable energy developers, this programme will empower you to tackle the challenges associated with the transitional to renewable and sustainable energy, maximise economic advantages, and navigate regulatory and environmental obstacles. This MSc addresses the needs of various sectors in the circular economy including renewable energy developers, communities, and organisations striving to achieve net zero targets and combat climate change.  



Upon completion of the programme, you will possess a diverse skill set that spans renewable energy technology, integration and development which opens up a wide range of opportunities and roles in renewable energy companies, government agencies, consulting firms, research institutions and non-profit organisations. You will have a nuanced understanding about the processes of creating and leading just transitions for enterprises, organisations and communities. 



This programme is delivered by the International Centre for Island Technology (ICIT) and is focused on the key drivers of the exciting new and growing field of energy transition and transition engineering:

  • Policy and economics of net-zero carbon.
  • Renewable energy technologies, development processes and grid integration.
  • Energy transition in transport, primary production, construction and manufacturing.
  • Action for climate change through organisation, enterprise and technical shift.
  • Transition engineering in the broadest sense - discovering how to build sustainable change through decarbonisation projects.

Admission Requirements

2.7+
6+
  • Minimum of 2:2 honours degree or equivalent academic qualification in a related subject area.
  • For postgraduate conversion courses, non-related degrees will be considered.
  • Corporate (or chartered) membership of relevant professional institutions will also be considered.

30 Months
Jan
May

Domestic
12,340 GBP
International
12,340 GBP

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