Sustainable Energy Systems

The University of Edinburgh
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Chemical engineering

About this course

The energy crisis is forcing the world to secure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. Our MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems is a one-year programme that will allow you to contribute to a more sustainable future. The programme is grounded in engineering, but you will be encouraged to consider the societal, economic, environmental and policy aspects of the industry.

We place a strong emphasis on energy systems, where electricity is the final product, and you will consider energy in the wider context of consumption patterns, efficiency and regulation. You will acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the deployment of renewable energies in grid-connected systems, and will also be able to explore off-grid systems if this is your area of interest.

The programme is affiliated with the University's Global Environment & Society Academy, a steering committee that seeks to tackle global environmental challenges through teaching, research and outreach.

Our MSc in Sustainable Energy Sytems provides a broad training in, and understanding of, energy systems in the context of sustainability of energy supply. You will participate in lectures, tutorials, and lab sessions, through which you will:

* benefit from the programme’s multidiscipline design, with courses, teaching staff and supervisors drawn from our Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical and Civil engineering disciplines

* acquire in-depth technical knowledge, balanced with practical experience

* actively undertake research

* engage with the Institute for Energy Systems

* access world-class research facilities

* gain opportunities to work with industry

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2123 Electrical engineers
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2126 Aerospace engineers
2129 Engineering professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Chemical engineering