Program Overview

MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

Overview

The MSc Renewable Energy Engineering provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to join the world of RES and prepare their professional career in this cutting-edge field.

Why Choose This Course

• We have the longest experience in the sector, being the first College in Greece to offer a Mechanical Engineering university degree.
• This is the only postgraduate study programme in Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Hydrogen Technologies in Greek private education.
• Our MSc degree is awarded by the top-ranked UK university in Greece and TOP26 University in the UK (Guardian Guide, 2020).
• It has a clear orientation to the real needs of the Greek RES market and links to green energy companies.
• The programme responds to the needs of working professionals: flexible or blended study, assessment through project-based assignments.
• You will be taught by experienced lecturers, active professionals, and research Engineers specialising in RES and Hydrogen Technologies.
• You will develop the necessary technical skills for a career in the sector in Greece & abroad.
• You will conduct your own original research, with the opportunity of publication in the proceedings of international conferences and scientific journals.

Admission Requirements

• The MSc Renewable Energy Engineering is ideal for you if you hold an undergraduate degree in any Engineering discipline or any related field with strong technical content.
• If you do not have the formal qualifications but have proven technical experience as a professional, we encourage you to apply to the programme.
• The required level of English corresponds to IELTS 6.5 (B2 +) or equivalent.
• If you do not have a language proficiency certificate, you will be taking the College English Language Test.
• You will be asked to submit a CV, letters of recommendation from employers or teachers and you will be invited to an academic interview with the Programme Leader.

Courses

• Applied Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer & Fluid Mechanics
• Investment Appraisal and Entry Barriers to Renewable Energy
• Renewable Energy Systems 1: Solar Systems, Biomass & Geothermal Energy
• Renewable Energy Systems 2: Wind Power & (small) Hydropower
• Energy Conversion: Electric Power
• Energy Conservation and Management (Optional)
• Structure & Maintenance of Renewable Energy Plants (Optional)
• Hydrogen Technologies (Optional)
• Independent Scholarship

Academic Team

• Yannis Caralis, Programme Leader, MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
• Dr. George Anastasopoulos
• Konstantinos Aspiotis, PhDc.
• George Mitsopoulos, PhDc.

Testimonials

• "I'd never go anywhere else, because I would be bored, there's so much things to do as a mature student, the college is amazing, the people are great and you never get bored!" - Andreas Lazarides, BSc (Hons) in Civil Engineering
• "My experience at the College taught me many things that will help me in my professional career. Among those things are consistency and an ethical approach to the work place." - Diogenis Vakontios, BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
• "An exciting period of my life came to an end. It was three unforgettable years through which I gained the necessary knowledge on the subject of Mechanical Engineering." - Aggelos Fois, BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Partners

• Helmepa, the Hellenic Marine Environment Protection Association

Resources

• University of Derby
• English
• October & February
• 1 or 2 years (90 ECTS)