MSc Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Solutions

University of Hull
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Environmental and earth sciences

About this course

Designed in collaboration with industry, this course teaches you the skills the sustainable and renewable energy sector needs. Learning in the heart of the UK’s ‘energy estuary’, you’ll cover a diverse range of renewable energy technologies. And gain a thorough overview of the industry.

You’ll explore technologies including on-shore and off-shore wind, solar power, hydropower and biofuels. Along with carbon removal and low-carbon solutions and environmental management and policy.

Through practical lab classes you’ll develop industry-relevant research and analytical skills. Build your digital knowhow working with industry-standard software such as windPRO. Carry out resource analysis and environmental impact assessments. And enhance your professional skills including teamworking, presentation, report writing and project management.

Our strong industry links give you the chance to take part in field trips to renewable energy sites in the region. Along with opportunities to hear from guest speakers from the sector. You’ll be able to specialise in an area of choice in your dissertation and could get the opportunity to carry out real-world research.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Hull

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: MSc

Location: Hull

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3541 Estimators, valuers and assessors
1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
2114 Physical scientists
2452 Chartered architectural technologists, planning officers and consultants
9112 Forestry and related workers
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Hull
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Environmental and earth sciences