Program Overview

Energy Transition Management MSc

Course Overview

Develop technical and management skills to help organisations transition to cleaner energy systems and processes. Explore sustainable energy solutions, decarbonisation and low-carbon technology integration for a cleaner future.

What You'll Study

• Global Energy Systems and Transitions – 30 credits
  • Examine traditional energy systems, focusing on the global energy situation, climate change and the social cost of energy.
  • Explore renewable energy challenges, system transitions and technological solutions, modelling energy systems and evaluating energy use across sectors, aiming for sustainable energy development.
• Risk and Economic Management of Energy Transition – 30 credits
  • Explore the economic and political implications of the global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
  • Examine regulatory challenges, financial mechanisms and market dynamics, while developing skills to evaluate transition risks and contribute to sustainable energy strategies for businesses and economies.
• Energy Sector, Hydrogen and Renewable Resources – 30 credits
  • Explore the skills needed to evaluate industries and firms in the energy sector, understanding how it operates and the environmental factors influencing managerial decisions and success.
  • Critically assess the energy sectors, highlighting the need to accelerate decarbonisation by scaling up renewables, upgrading grid and storage infrastructures and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
• Sustainable Development and Energy Systems Integration – 30 credits
  • Explore sustainable development and energy systems integration (ESI).
  • The module covers principles of sustainability, decarbonisation, renewable energy integration and efficient energy use.
  • Gain skills in energy system modelling, evaluating sustainable development and assessing the environmental, social and economic impacts of energy projects, with a focus on resilient, flexible energy systems.

Entry Requirements

• UK: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline.
• International: An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any science, technology, engineering or mathematics discipline.
• English language requirements: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5.

Fees and Funding

• UK: £11,200
• EU: £11,200 per year with EU Support Bursary, £18,600 per year without EU Support Bursary
• International: £18,600
• Professional placement fee: £1,500 (UK), £1,800 (EU and International)

Facilities

• Renewable energy lab in the Sir Frank Whittle Building
• Simulation Centre
• Lanchester Library
• The Hub

Careers and Opportunities

• Energy analyst
• Sustainability consultant
• Renewable energy project manager
• Carbon management specialist
• Policy advisor (energy transition)