Overview
Sustainable Energy MSc is one of the routes we place students on most often, and it is offered widely enough that there is usually a fit whatever your profile looks like. It is a 1 year postgraduate programme, so the pace is quick and the dissertation carries real weight.
Teaching in Sustainable Energy is accredited work in most departments, which matters for chartered status later. We currently work with 22 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.500 to £39.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA bachelor degree in a related subject. Most departments look for the equivalent of a UK 2:1, though some accept a 2:2 with relevant experience.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
The graduate market here is genuinely expanding, driven by offshore wind, grid reinforcement, heat and storage. Employers range from developers to consultancies to network operators.
Roles graduates go into
- Renewable energy engineer
- Grid and connections engineer
- Energy systems analyst
- Project development engineer
- Sustainability and carbon engineer
- Commissioning engineer
Where they work
- Offshore and onshore wind developers
- Network operators and utilities
- Consultancies and EPC contractors
- Storage and hydrogen projects
- Government and regulators
After the course
Chartership through the Energy Institute or the IET, depending on the discipline you settle into.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,500 - £39,000