Overview

Ready yourself for career success in renewables. Join our triple-accredited online MSc.

It gives you a much broader learning experience than many other Masters degrees in renewable energy. You can also study this degree full-time on campus.

You’ll train as an engineer in all major renewable energy sources, including:

geothermal

solar

biomass

hydro

marine

wind.

You’ll learn to design, build and optimise the renewable energy infrastructure of the future.

You’ll cover the theoretical knowledge and advanced technical skills you need as a renewables engineer. But you’ll also focus on the wider legislation, planning and economics of renewables. You’ll graduate ready to run projects safely, to budget and on time.

You can apply for this degree if you have a background in any branch of Engineering, or in Physics, Maths or Chemistry.

Where will this take me?

Careers

The Renewable Energy Engineering programme of the University of Aberdeen will prepare you for career success in the renewable energy sector. Your MSc qualification will be recognised by industry employers around the globe.

Roles you’ll be ready to take up include:

Energy and Sustainability Adviser

Project Engineer

Renewable (Sustainable) Energy Consultant, Specialist or Researcher

Risk, Safety and Environmental Engineer

or pursue a PhD in Renewable Energy and an academic career.

You’ll graduate from this degree with the extensive knowledge and skills you need to work on renewable energy projects across the world.

As well as strong technical skills, you’ll confidently possess the commercial and project management skills needed to run projects safely, on time and to budget.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Energy from Biomass

Geothermal and Hydro Energy

Energy Conversion and Storage

Legislation, Economics and Safety

Electrical Systems for Renewable Energy

Solar Energy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 27 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-08 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-09 00:00:00

More details

Apply as early as you can.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry.

You can also apply if you have:

a 2:2 (lower-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry and at least two years of relevant experience.

Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics.

English language requirements

Degree transcript

Personal statement

Degree certificate

CV / Resume

Technological requirements

A computer (PC, laptop or Mac) operating on:

Windows 8 or later
Mac OS 10.12 (Sierra) or later.

Reliable internet access

Speakers or headphones

We will give you access to Office365 applications

Tuition Fee

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International

6271 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14110 GBP for the full programme during 27 months.
National

6271 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14110 GBP for the full programme during 27 months.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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