Program Overview

Sustainable Engineering Systems MSc

Overview

This course is ideal for those looking to develop green industries, supporting climate change agendas at regional, national and international levels.

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Circular Economy
  • Circular economy is an economic model that invites businesses, cities and countries to transform their approach to the use of materials and energy, and build a framework for an economy that is restorative and regenerative by design.
• Digital Twinning
  • Digital twinning is the process of using all relevant information about a physical system to generate a representative virtual model, which is called the ‘digital twin’.
• Engineering Research Project
  • You investigate an area of engineering and work independently to a level recognised to be at the forefront of the discipline.
• Future Energy Demand
  • Ambitious environmental targets are reshaping the electrical power sector.
• Interactive Digital Factory Systems
  • Digital factories integrate digital models of various aspects of a physical factory to create a comprehensive smart manufacturing network.
• Sustainability
  • You will investigate how the role of the engineer is becoming more focused on serving society as well as industry and to recognise the impact of engineers’ decisions on society and the environment.

Optional Module

• Big Data and Business Intelligence
  • You develop your ability to design and implement database, big data and analytics applications to meet business needs.
• Power Conversion for Energy Systems
  • The module provides students with an in-depth knowledge of Power Electronic converters as they are used on power systems to allow efficient transmission of power from generator to consumer.
• Project Management Philosophies and Tools
  • Contemporary project management is an evolving and extensive discipline that has grown substantially to meet the needs of modern project management demands.
• Renewable Energy Generation
  • The module provides students with in-depth knowledge of the theory and principles of renewable energy technologies used for electricity generation.

How You Learn

You learn through lectures, tutorials and computer lab sessions.

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed on your subject knowledge, independent thought and skills acquisition.

Entry Requirements

Normally a 2.2 UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a discipline related to engineering, technology, maths or applied physical science.

Employability

This course gives you an industrially, commercially and professionally relevant education by developing your lifelong learning skills and giving you a progression route for further professional development.

Information for International Applicants

International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country below.

Professional Accreditation

Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for further learning for registration as a chartered engineer.

Fees

• Full-time: £8,365 a year (UK applicants), £17,000 a year (international applicants)
• Part-time: £930 for each 20 credits (UK applicants)

Duration

• Full-time: 1 year (September start), 16 months (January start)
• Part-time: 2 years (September start), 28 months (January start)