University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
Full-time or Part-time Study
This course fulfils a critical need to educate the next generation of energy professionals in concert with the internationally recognised research being undertaken through the Thermal Energy Research Accelerator (T-ERA) programme and the Birmingham Energy Institute (BEI).
- 1 year full-time, 2–3 years part-time
Energy systems around the world are in transition, with policy drivers including:
- environment – climate change or air quality,
- increasing demand, and access to reliable supplies,
- greater urbanisation, putting pressure on infrastructure.
To meet these aims, new technologies are being developed, but the systems themselves are also changing. People are needed not just to develop or deploy single technologies, but to understand the context in which they will operate. This interdisciplinary programme is designed to cater to that need in a global context.
Chemical engineering in general is an extremely flexible and wide-ranging field, with direct impact on many sectors that are critical to the lives we lead, with the generation and delivery of energy being one of the most important of these sectors. The programme will take a systems-based approach to the provision, distribution and utilisation of energy of all forms.
You will study 120 credits of core material that spans a rather large spectrum; as well as learning about energy technologies, energy networks and energy systems design, the course also covers economics, energy policy and geopolitics. This will allow our students to get a unique insight into the design and operation of global energy systems. Expertise both from across the University and from within the energy sector will be engaged to deliver this approach to the design and analysis of global energy systems and give students a well-rounded educational experience.
A 60-credit research project will be undertaken in which you will have opportunities to undertake cutting-edge research on experimental, theoretical, or policy-based projects within one of the School’s internationally-recognised research groups. Course content is delivered in conjunction with the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Government and Society.
Why study Global Energy Technologies and Systems Masters at Birmingham?
- This course will examine the energy challenges that are currently being presented to us, and the issues that are being faced in solving these such that the increasing global energy demand can be satisfied in a way that is most beneficial to humanity. The structure of this course will give students the foundations for the breadth of expertise in energy systems required to make a significant impact on the energy sector over their career.
- The University of Birmingham is a leading institution of the Energy Research Accelerator, into which the government is investing £60m and of which we will lead the Thermal Energy strand.
- The School of Chemical Engineering achieved an excellent performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) – the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. 87%of the research in the School was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. It was ranked joint fourth overall in the UK for its research prowess and first nationally for research impact.
- These aspects provide an excellent platform from which to offer this programme and from which to draw on significant international standing in delivering the taught material.
- Benefit from our collaborations with world-class industry partners, and international, leading-edge engineering and science departments
Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to obtain, a 2:1 Honours degree from a UK academic institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in engineering or physical sciences.
Consideration may also be given to excellent applicants with degrees in life sciences and economics where these included an adequate component of mathematics.
Further consideration may be given to candidates with extensive, relevant post-degree experience.
Some content on this course will be delivered by Social Sciences and so emphasis on writing proficiency will be more pronounced.
Learn more about entry requirements.
Interested in this course?
Prospective applicants will be also be able to ask specific questions about this course via: msc-energy-enquiries@contacts.bham.ac.uk
International applicants requiring visas
Applications to this programme from students who are international for fees will close 1 July 2021. We will close applications as soon as the programme is full, early applications are encouraged.
UK/EU and non-Tier 4 applicants
Applications will close in mid September 2021 (to be confirmed). We will close applications as soon as the programme is full, early applications are encouraged.
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How To Apply
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