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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
MSc Renewable Energy with specialist modules covering Industry Economics, Energy Resources and Site Selection, Renewable Energy Technologies The global demand for clean and renewable energy has been rising steadily due to recent collaborative international efforts to tackle climate change and reduce carbon emissions. Specialised skillsets and knowledge in energy resources, such as hydroelectric, wind, and solar energy, are required to meet demand, as currently there is a limitation of knowledge and skills for the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of the critical infrastructures needed for safe renewable energy. LJMU's School of Engineering expertise in traditional Marine, Offshore, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic Engineering programmes is globally recognised. This programme is built on this expertise and provides a route for those already in or aspiring to take on managerial roles in this sector. The School future proofs this programme through inclusion of new and emerging technologies in renewable energy systems, photovoltaic/wind energy converters and their connection to the power grid. The foundation of this one year MSc Renewable Energy programme is built around three subject specialist modules; ‘Renewable Industry Economics’, ‘Renewable Energy Resources and Site Selection’ and ‘Offshore Renewable Energy Technologies’. Diverging away from ‘traditional’ engineering programmes due to the rapid technological developments in the renewable energy sector, the MSc Renewable Energy programme design takes into consideration the advanced understanding of the design processes for renewable energy systems, including offshore installation types, their integration into industrial operations and appreciation of their limitations – all factors that will provide the students completing this course with a distinct standing in the industry and career progression to senior management roles.
The aim of this module is to provide a comprehensive introduction to alternative and conventional power generation systems in the context of the UK energy distribution systems and associate energy markets. The module will review the major issues associated with power generation and look in depth at selected alternative and conventional power generation techniques. The problems of energy supply and energy security will be explored.
To obtain advanced knowledge of offshore renewable energy production systems including aerodynamics/hydrodynamics, installation, foundation structure, material as well as offshore energy transfer and storage.
This module provides the students with knowledge on the practicalities of renewable energy resources, based on site harvesting and/or production methods, distribution, and basic management.
This module will enable the students understand the economics of renewable industry projects including cost benefit analysis, and net present value, logistics, and operational risk mitigation.
The module will help prepare you to undertake your own research project and deliver the required skill set for successful completion of your investigations.
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