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Energy and Sustainable Development (Taught)

Course details
  • 2 Study options
  • Postgraduate
Course location
Leicester Campus

Course summary

Society, industry and policymakers recognise that change is required at all levels if we are to address the challenge of climate change and sustainable development to meet the needs of future generations. At DMU, our Energy and Sustainable Development MSc reflects the knowledge and skills required by professionals working to achieve this.

You will develop an understanding of how we can achieve more sustainable development and decarbonisation through sustainable energy, more efficient production, and organisational change. You will learn from leading academics and specialists in the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, and invited guest speakers.

You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to bring about change in companies, communities, organisations and government. This course is ideal for individuals with a social science, physical science or engineering background, or for mid-career professionals with relevant experience.

Key features

  • Our research and teaching staff provide you with the opportunity to learn from scientists actively involved in furthering knowledge and sharing expertise.

  • This course is accredited by the Energy Institute until August 2030.

  • Graduate equipped with knowledge and expertise required for careers in industry, public sector, research or education.

  • Access specialist facilities such as the Energy Laboratory, a high-tech hub for teaching, research and technology demonstration.

  • Graduates have gone on to work for global organisations including the Carbon Trust, BMW, National Grid and the European Commission, energy and environmental consultancies, central and local government and multinational organisations.

  • This is course has two intakes, late September and early February. September starters will finish in September the following year (12 months). February starters will finish in May the following year (16 months).

  • Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

Modules

Modules

  • Engineering Business Environment and Research Methods

  • Resource Efficient Design and Manufacture (optional)

  • Data Analytics for Sustainable Energy Systems (optional)

  • Renewable Energy: Generation, Use and Storage

  • Sustainable Development in Practice

  • Individual Project

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/postgraduate-courses/energy-and-sustainable-development/energy-and-sustainable-development-msc-degree.aspx

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Building Services Engineers, Chartered Institution of
  • Energy Institute, The

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject or five years’ work experience in an appropriate field.

We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.

If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£10000
EU & International£18600

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

These are the fees for Sep 26 entry. Fees for Sep 27 will be added when available

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