Program Overview

Introduction to Master Programme in Low Carbon Energy

The Master Programme in Low Carbon Energy at the China-UK Low Carbon College aims to create a community of diverse culture and train students to have a comprehensive understanding of the low carbon industry and a deep insight into a sustainable society. The programme is a dual degree programme with the University of Edinburgh, conducted mostly in English, and normally takes two and a half years to complete.

Curriculum

The curriculum for the MEng in Low Carbon Energy includes:

• Compulsory Courses:
  • General Chinese Culture (2 credits, Spring)
  • Chinese Language (2 credits, Fall)
  • Numerical Analysis (3 credits, Fall)
  • Fundamentals and Theory of Optimization Methods (3 credits, Fall)
  • Mathematical-Physical Equation (3 credits, Fall)
  • Matrix Theory (3 credits, Fall)
  • Fundamental Mathematical Statistics (3 credits, Fall)
  • Advanced Engineering Thermodynamics (3 credits, Spring)
  • Advanced Heat Transfer (3 credits, Fall)
  • Advanced Fluid Dynamics in Engineering (3 credits, Fall)
  • Advanced Combustion Theory (3 credits, Spring)
  • New Energy Systems (3 credits, Spring)
  • Basic Principles of Sensors and Mechanical Measurement Systems (3 credits, Spring)
  • Seminar (2 credits, Fall/Spring)
• Selective Courses:
  • Practice in Specialty (3 credits, Summer)
  • Energy, Climate Change and Sustainable Development in China (3 credits, Fall)
  • Advanced Carbon Cycle Science and Technology (2 credits, Spring)
  • Environmental Economics (2 credits, Fall)
  • Building Energy Saving and Solar Energy Utilization (3 credits, Spring)
  • Combustion and Emission Control in Internal Combustion Engine (3 credits, Fall)

Admission

Eligibility

• Non-Chinese citizen
• A bachelor’s or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated proficiency in English

How to Apply

1. Complete the online application
2. Pay the application fee (RMB 800 or USD 120, non-refundable and non-transferable)

Supporting Documents

1. Degree certificates
2. Official Transcripts
3. Personal statement and study plan
4. Resume
5. Two reference letters from previous professors
6. Language proficiency certificate and score report (Valid TOFEL or academic IELTS)
7. A scanned copy of your passport
8. Passport-size photo

Key Dates

• Dec 01, 2017: Start of Application
• March 31, 2018: Deadlines for Scholarship Application
• May 31, 2018: Deadline for Master Programme Application
• Sep, 2018: Registration (Exact date TBD)

Tuition Fee

80,000 RMB for each full-time Master Programme (excluding tuition fee and expenses at UoE)