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Master of Energy Systems
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A multidisciplinary master's integrating engineering, Business and public policy for energy challenges.
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
- Develop advanced knowledge of Energy Systems and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Energy Systems Research Assistant
- Program Coordinator
- Project Assistant
- Research and Policy Associate
Curriculum
- Required courses cover economic decision making
- Financial management for engineers or accounting and finance
- Energy system integration and renewable energy development. Students choose at least 8 hours of restricted electives such as energy storage
- Smart grid
- Wind or hydropower
- For 32 semester hours (33 with co-op).
Entry requirements
Academic
- A UK 2:1 honours degree
- or its international equivalent
- In an appropriate subject
- or relevant qualifications and experience.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification in a relevant subject, Research proposal, Two references.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadlines on its degree finder page. Identify a supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the programme asks for one. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide an academic CV
- Proposal
- Transcripts
- Two references and English language evidence. Attend an interview if the programme requires one. Accept the offer when it arrives. Apply early if you need a visa
- As the page advises.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £41,160 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £51,987 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | King's Buildings campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £41,160 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £51,987 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.

