Program Overview

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Sustainable Engineering (Energy & Power), MSc

Become a skilled professional capable of implementing energy-efficient solutions and advancing renewable technologies to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Overview

The global energy and power sectors are moving towards sustainable systems with significant demands for innovative technologies to help transition to net zero, and this course aims to prepare you to meet these challenges. You will be able to apply knowledge and skills developed in this course in energy and power generating industries with sustainability as a priority. You may also choose to pursue a research and development career to improve and develop current and future technologies. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to dream big and be an agent for change to secure the future of generations to come.

Course Content

Focussing on sustainable engineering and technologies in the area of energy and power, the course is designed around the core areas of sustainability for engineers, environmental impact, advanced thermos-fluid systems with a strong emphasis on renewable energy systems, advanced processing methods and optimisation using AI for the process industries. To ensure that you are fully prepared for the breadth of the challenges ahead, the use of power electronic converters covering advanced concepts of power electronic converter systems along with the use of smart grids and sustainability are all integral elements. You will also study research planning, communications, strategy and management to provide a balance between technical expertise and management of sustainable systems, giving you enhanced employability attributes.

School

Engineering

Location

Medway Campus

Duration

• 1 years full-time
• 2 years part-time

Start month

• September
• January

Fees

• Home: £11,325
• International: £17,975

What you should know about this course

• You study at our Medway Campus in Kent and benefit from our world-class specialist and integrated engineering laboratories
• You'll develop essential research and management skills as well as a deep knowledge of environmental issues, and the need for a sustainable world
• You will learn how your discipline can contribute to future developments in a sustainable way
• You will be able to address the current and future global challenges to make the world a better place to live in.

Course Outline

Full time

• Year 1:
  • Environmental Footprinting (15 credits)
  • Advanced Processing Methods and Optimisation (15 credits)
  • Sustainability for Engineers (15 credits)
  • Smart Grids and Sustainability (15 credits)
  • Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
  • Individual Research Project (60 credits)
  • Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
  • Strategy & Management (15 credits)
  • Advanced Thermo-fluid Applications (15 credits)

Part time

• Year 1:
  • Environmental Footprinting (15 credits)
  • Sustainability for Engineers (15 credits)
  • Research, Planning and Communication (15 credits)
  • Strategy & Management (15 credits)
• Year 2:
  • Advanced Processing Methods and Optimisation (15 credits)
  • Smart Grids and Sustainability (15 credits)
  • Power Electronic Converters (15 credits)
  • Individual Research Project (60 credits)
  • Advanced Thermo-fluid Applications (15 credits)

Entry Requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Applicants without a degree that have relevant professional experience or membership of an appropriate professional body may be considered.
• Applicants from other backgrounds may be considered.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

How you will learn

• Teaching: You are taught through a combination of interactive lectures, discussions, and tutorials, with the use of appropriate and relevant case-studies.
• Class sizes: For specialist modules, our classes are usually limited to 20 students in lab sessions and 40 in lectures.
• Independent learning: Our courses are designed to give you the space for exploratory and independent study.
• Assessment: Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, such as classroom presentations, discussions and case-studies, critical reviews, looking at new areas of research, and examinations.

Careers and placements

• Pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Engineering (Energy and Power) can open up a variety of exciting career opportunities.
• Potential career paths include renewable energy engineer, sustainability consultant, power systems engineer, environmental engineer, energy policy analyst.
• Graduate opportunities also exist for electrical power engineers in both the power supply sector and large industrial consumers.

Accommodation

• Our Medway halls of residence are all located on-campus, with facilities include an on-site café, launderette and bar.
• Rooms start at £172.06/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills and 24-hour residential support.