Energy and Environmental Technology and Economics MSc

Key information

Affordable and clean energy is key to meeting the challenges of climate change and sustainable development. On this MSc you’ll gain an understanding of technologies for energy production, and the knowledge and vision required to deliver a sustainable future. This programme will open-up real-world career opportunities across the sector.

Course overview

This course will teach you a wide range of industrial, commercial and research aspects of the energy sector.

Students on this programme come from a range of backgrounds including engineering, environmental studies, finance, economics and law, as well as professionals already working in the sector.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

The programme also contains pathways to qualify as further learning for accreditation with the Energy Institute for Chartered Energy Manager (CEM). All students qualify for free student membership of the Energy Institute.

Who is this course for?

This course will teach you a wide range of industrial, commercial and research aspects of the energy sector.

Students on this programme come from a range of backgrounds including engineering, environmental studies, finance, economics and law, as well as professionals already working in the sector.

Teaching and assessment

You will learn through a series of lectures and coursework assignments before taking exams and writing a dissertation.

Your course is led by an exceptional group of experts in energy, supply, demand management and policies.

The course is organised so that each module is taught in a block of four days followed by tutorial support, guided private study, coordinating activities, and coursework.

Career

The skills and knowledge you’ll develop on this course will make you employable in a range of positions where effective energy supply and demand-side management has become an important consideration.

You will graduate with economic and market-based skills relevant to complying with industry legislation, and technical and engineering skills, related to power generation and energy management.

Our graduates have gone on to hold high-ranking positions as energy consultants, data analysts and directors of corporate sustainability working within organisations including:

• World Energy Council
• AK Home Energy
• Enelco Environmental Technology
• Equinoxe Services Ltd
• Log Tech Consultancy
• Ofgem
• Peckham Power
• RWE NPower Renewables
• SCFG
• Elexon
• Drax Power Plant.

A Bachelor’s degree with lower second class honours or above, or overseas equivalent in a discipline related to energy and the environment (for example, energy management and economics, energy policy, environment or engineering).