Global Energy Technologies and Systems Masters/MSc
Program Overview
The MSc in Global Energy Technologies and Systems equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the energy landscape and the technologies shaping its future. Its systems-based approach covers energy provision, distribution, and utilization, with expertise in specific technologies and energy system design. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in the growing energy sector, addressing challenges such as environmental impacts and increasing demand.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This MSc program in Global Energy Technologies and Systems is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving energy landscape and the technologies that will shape the future. It emphasizes a systems-based approach to energy provision, distribution, and utilization across all forms. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address the global energy challenges of environmental impacts, increasing demand, and universal access to reliable energy supplies.
Objectives:
- To understand the changing nature of energy systems and the technologies that will be crucial in the future.
- To develop a systems-based understanding of energy provision, distribution, and utilization.
- To gain expertise in specific energy technologies and the design of energy systems.
- To acquire knowledge of the economics, policy, and geopolitics of energy.
- To develop the ability to analyze and design global energy systems.
- To prepare students for careers in the energy sector.
Outline:
The program consists of 120 credits, divided into 110 credits of core modules and 10 credits of optional modules. The majority of the modules are delivered in an intensive format, with week-long modules throughout the program.
Core Modules:
- Fundamental Aspects:
- Advanced Energy Technology (10 credits)
- Energy Systems and Policy (10 credits)
- Energy Technologies:
- Energy Storage (10 credits)
- Fuel Cell Technologies (10 credits)
- Nuclear Energy (10 credits)
- Renewable Energy Systems (10 credits)
- Thermal Energy - conversion, storage and applications (10 credits)
- Global Energy Systems and Design:
- Energy Systems Modelling (10 credits)
- Energy Systems Design (10 credits)
- Research:
- Research Project (60 credits)
Optional Modules:
Students can choose 30 credits from a range of optional modules, with a maximum of 20 credits from modules marked with an asterisk ( ). Examples of optional modules include:
- Business and Strategy Development (10 credits)
- Energy Data and Digitalisation (10 credits)
- Environmental, Energy Law (20 credits)
- Fuel Cell Electrical Vehicles (10 credits )
- Fuel Cells Modelling tools and Control (10 credits )
- Governance of Environmental and Energy Transitions (20 credits)
- Hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels (10 credits )
- Power Generation and Carbon Abatement (10 credits)
Teaching:
- The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, and workshops.
- Expertise is drawn from both within the University, including the School of Chemical Engineering, School of Physics and Astronomy, and School of Government and Society, as well as external professionals from the energy sector.
- The autumn semester focuses on theoretical understanding of energy engineering processes and fundamental concepts in economics and policy.
- The spring semester adopts a more application-centered approach, exploring how global energy systems operate and providing opportunities to apply knowledge to the design of energy systems.
- Extensive use of online support is employed to enhance flexibility for students.
Careers:
The program provides an ideal foundation for a career in the energy sector. Graduates are expected to gain expertise in energy generation processes and the larger-scale systems in which energy is utilized. The skills acquired through the program are highly relevant to the expanding energy sector, which is experiencing significant growth due to increasing global energy demand and the need to address sustainability and climate change challenges.
Other:
- The University of Birmingham is a leading institution within the Energy Research Accelerator, a government and industry-funded initiative focused on innovative research, developing energy leaders, and demonstrating low-carbon technologies.
- The University is ranked in the top 10 for Engineering research in the UK for GPA and 4 research (REF 2021).
- The program benefits from collaborations with world-class industry partners and leading-edge engineering and science departments.
- The program is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), providing benchmarking against high, internationally recognized standards.
MSc: Full-time £11,340 (UK students) MSc: Full-time £29,340 (International students)
Payment:
All international applicants to this programme will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of £2,000 on receipt of an offer, to secure their place.
Entry Requirements:
- UK Home Students: 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.
- International Students: Holders of a Licence, Diplome, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures, Diplome d'Ingenieur or a Diplome d'Architecte from a recognised university in Algeria will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of one of these qualifications will normally be expected to have achieved a score of 15/20 for 2:1 equivalency or 13/20 for 2:2 equivalency.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- International Students: There is a requirement to pass the TOEFL test with a minimum overall score of 80 and at least 21 in the writing and speaking components, and at least 19 in other components. Alternatively, an IELTS overall mark of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all bands, and 6.0 in writing. They also accept the online version of PTE. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.