Program Overview

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Energy Transition Systems and Technologies, MSc

Introduction

The transition to cleaner, more sustainable, energy requires a fundamental restructuring of our entire energy infrastructure while ensuring continued access to reliable and affordable energy.

This is the challenge energy engineers face today and what this programme sets out to address by providing you with an in-depth understanding of the diverse technical and non-technical challenges associated with the transition to net zero.

This programme is also available to study part-time online.

Study Information

Study Options

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MSc
• Duration: 12 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September or January
• Location of Study: Aberdeen

Programme Fees

Fee Category	Cost
EU / International students	£26,250
UK	£11,100

Semester 1

Compulsory Courses

• Introduction to Energy Transition: Demand, Technologies and Economics (EG504H)
• Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (Ccus) (EG504K)

Optional Courses

• Select ONE from:
  • Energy from Biomass (EG50M1)
  • Solar Energy (EG503V)
  • Geothermal and Hydro Energy (EG503A)
• Plus, ONE from:
  • Economic Analysis (BU5061)
  • Corporate Finance and Accounting for Energy (BU5074)
  • Introduction to GIS Tools, Techniques Cartography and Geovisualisation (GG5065)

Semester 2

Compulsory Courses

• Energy Conversion and Storage (EG551J)
• Energy Systems Integration (EG554T)

Optional Courses

• Select TWO from:
  • Marine and Wind Energy (EG552U)
  • Legislation, Economics and Safety (EG552S)
  • Renewable Energy Integration to Grid (EG551K)

Semester 3

Compulsory Courses

• MSc Individual Project (EG59F1)

Programme Fees

Fee Category	Cost
EU / International students	£26,250
UK	£11,100

Entry Requirements

• Qualifications: 2:2 UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth, in Engineering or a related field such as the natural sciences, physical sciences or mathematics.
• Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate: The CAH3 code for this degree is CAH. Students who need a visa to live or study in the UK must apply for ATAS clearance.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Document Requirements

• Degree Transcript: a full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
• Personal Statement: a detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme

Careers

There is an urgent, strong need to for properly trained and qualified professionals who are able to address the challenges associated with UN SDG Goal of “Affordable and Clean Energy”, and also the UK mission of achieving net-zero of greenhouse emission by 2050. Upon completion of the programme, you will have a good understanding of, and be well equipped to apply the methods and skills you have learned, to address the key challenges of the energy transition.

Graduates will be well placed to pursue careers across a wide range of industries, public sector organisations or academia. Typical employers for graduates of the programme include energy service providers, energy technology manufacturers, infrastructure (gas, heat, power) operators, utilities, aggregators, public sector organisations (local and national government, ministries) and many more.

Typical job roles rely on the critical systems thinking and detailed knowledge of the challenges and solutions for energy transitions. These include, for example:

• Data Scientist/Analyst
• Strategic Energy Advisor
• Energy Planners
• Energy System Operator
• Energy Infrastructure Planner
• Business Development Manager

Our Experts

• Programme Coordinator: Dr Alfonso Martinez-Felipe

Scholarships

All eligible self-funded international Postgraduate Masters students starting in September 2025 will receive an £8,000 scholarship. Learn more about this Aberdeen Global Scholarship here.

To see our full range of scholarships, visit our Funding Database.