University of Surrey
Guildford, Surrey, UK
Full-time or Part-time Study
1 year Full-time; 2 years Part-time.
Why
Surrey?
This programme provides you with opportunities to learn about other renewable
energy technologies, energy sector economics, supply chain management and
sustainable development, to further broaden your relevant knowledge.
Programme
overview
Created in the context of the rapid advancement of the renewable energy
industry, our programme is suited to graduates from engineering, science or
other relevant backgrounds with an interest in pursuing a successful career in
research, technological change and the commercialisation of renewable energy
systems.
On our MSc, you will investigate both renewable energy and systems technologies, in order to become competent in the R&D and engineering tasks that are demanded of scientific engineers in the sustainable development sector.
Our programme also provides you with opportunities to learn about similar renewable energy technologies, energy sector economics and supply chain management.
Why not explore student experiences of the subject, including Alexandros Fourtoulakis who is studying Renewable Energy Systems Engineering MSc.
Compulsory modules
- Dissertation
- Biomass Processing Technology
- Wind Energy Technology
- Process Modelling and Simulation
- Process Systems Design
- Optimisation and Decision-Making
- Technology, Business and Research Seminars
Optional modules
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Solar Energy Technology
- Supply Chain Management
- Process and Energy Integration
- Energy Economics and Technology
- Economics of International Oil and Gas
- Sustainable Development Applications
- Knowledge-based Systems and Artificial Intelligence
- Transitions to a Low-Carbon Energy Economy
- Introduction to Petroleum Production
- Process Safety and Operations Integrity
- Refinery and Petrochemical Processing
Teaching and assessment
Our programme utilises our research-active staff in conjunction with state-of-the-art facilities to provide a range of learning experiences – lectures, seminars, directed study, practical laboratories and project work.
Lectures are delivered by specialised, expert academic staff. Further in-depth knowledge and skills are gained through seminars delivered and guided by experienced professionals from industry, business and research organisations, with the focus on the latest trends and problem-solving methods. You will also work on a number of projects, individually and in groups, supervised by academic staff and focusing on real-life problems.
Modules are generally assessed by a combination of examinations and continuous assessment. The latter will be based on solutions to tutorial questions, reports covering practical sessions and fieldwork, and essays on a number of suitable topics. Each module is examined separately. There is a written final examination for most modules at the end of each semester, although some modules are examined by continuous assessment only. The modules and the dissertation project have a minimum pass mark of 50 per cent.
Entry
requirements
A minimum 2.1 honours degree or an overseas equivalent in an engineering,
science or related subject. Practitioners with suitable qualifications and
relevant experience in engineering, science or technology are also welcome to
apply.
How To Apply
For more information on the course and how to apply please visit the course website.
General enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 681 681
Admissions enquiries:
+44 (0)1483 682 222
admissions@surrey.ac.uk