Overview

This Sustainable Energy Systems programme from The University of Edinburgh is grounded in engineering, but you will be encouraged to consider the societal, economic, environmental and policy aspects of the industry.

We place a strong emphasis on energy systems, where electricity is the final product, and you will consider energy in the wider context of resources, conversion technologies, consumption patterns, efficiency and regulation.

Career opportunities:

Graduates go on to a wide range of activities in industry, public organisations or academia.

This programme has well-established links with industry. Many graduates find employment with leading national and international companies involved with energy, consultancy and engineering.

Our recent graduates are now working in a variety of fields and roles, including:

Consultants for power systems, energy and environment or renewable energy

Electrical engineers

Subsea engineers

Civil or structural engineers

Automotive engineers

Accreditation

This programme is accredited as counting towards further learning (FL), as a requisite in the educational base for a Chartered Engineering (CEng).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Technologies for Sustainable Energy

Marine Engineering

Sustainable Energy Contexts

Principles of wind energy

Power Conversion
Power Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00

More details

It is encouraged to apply at least one month prior to entry so that they have enough time to process your application.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 98 other Masters in Energy Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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4.5

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General requirements

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in engineering or physics.

If you apply with a background in another field, you may be accepted if you hold a UK first class honours degree, or its international equivalent, and have studied mathematics to first year undergraduate level, including vectorial calculus (gradients, curls, etc), complex algebra and Fourier transforms.
You must also be able to demonstrate a strong interest in the energy sector.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41160 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16800 GBP / year

≈ 16800 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Edinburgh

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