Overview

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies from Northumbria University has a well-established reputation for renewable and sustainable energy technologies. You will benefit from excellent technical facilities including specialist workshops. We also have a laboratory that’s dedicated to power networks, wind energy, photovoltaics and battery testing for electric vehicles.

In the second year, for one semester, you will have the chance to study in another country or join a research group. This valuable experience will enhance your employability and further develop your theoretical and practical skills.

Careers

You could also undertake a postgraduate research degree such as an MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorate. If you decide to start up your own business, it’s good to know that the combined turnover of our graduates’ start-up companies is higher than that of any other UK university.

Whatever you decide to do, you will have the transferable skills that employers expect from a master’s graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Building Energy and Environmental Modelling

Research Methods

Sustainable Development for Engineering Practitioners

Thermo-Mechanical Energy Conversion Systems

Multidisciplinary Design and Engineering Optimisation

Wind, Photovoltaic and Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-05 00:00:00 , International

More details

UK: The standard application deadline is the 6 October. It is strongly recommended that you apply in time to enrol for the start of your programme

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Development Sustainable Energy View 279 other Masters in Sustainable Development in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in an engineering or science discipline. Other subject qualifications, equivalent professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

International applicants (apart from exempt nationalities) will need an ATAS certificate to enrol on this course. Without this certificate, a visa application will be refused.

English language proficiency

Tuition Fee

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International

22750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22750 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

13460 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13460 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne

560 - 991 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technologies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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