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Master of Sustainable Energy Engineering

University of Birmingham

Birmingham, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A master's on renewable and sustainable energy engineering.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Sustainable Energy Engineering. Select and apply relevant analytical
Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

Renewable energy engineer
Sustainability consultant
Energy systems analyst
Building energy modelling specialist
Fuel cell systems engineer
Environmental impact assessment consultant
Circular economy advisor
Energy efficiency engineer

Curriculum

One-year full-time MSc (two with placement). Modules include thermo-mechanical energy conversion
Renewable energy systems
Circular economy and sustainability
Environmental impact assessment
Applied research and engineering practice
Professional life (Mental Wealth) and an industrial placement option.

Entry requirements

Academic

Course page entry requirement: A 2:1 Honours Degree in an engineering or physical sciences subject. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (honours, 2:1 Or international equivalent) in a relevant subject for most courses, Some courses accept any subject (conversion courses) or need work experience (MBA).

Documents you’ll need

Bachelor Degree Transcript
Bachelor Degree Certificate
English Proficiency Results if required.

How to apply

Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£34,830 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£45,657 GBP

Program details

Campus	Birmingham
Faculty or school	College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Department	Nuclear and Energy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
2 Jul 2027
230 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.