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Energy and Sustainability: Energy, Resources and Climate Change (MSc)

Energy and Sustainability: Energy, Resources and Climate Change (MSc)

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Full time | Highfield Campus | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Climatology Energy Resources Sustainability Global Warming

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

We’ve worked with commercial energy specialists to ensure this master's degree prepares you for a rewarding career in this fast-growing sector. You'll develop the skills to study the impact of using fossil fuels on the environment, and to develop alternative sustainable energy solutions. Our distinctive modules in bioenergy, waste, energy and climate change will give you a key understanding of current issues. You'll learn to view energy and sustainability challenges from multiple perspectives, which will help you to develop rounded and lasting solutions. You'll be prepared for a rewarding career in this fast-growing sector as we transition to a low carbon economy and net zero.

Examinations, presentations, coursework, and dissertation.

Modules

The bioenergy industry is undergoing rapid growth due to the policy drivers underpinning the current interest in bioenergy, such as energy security and climate change. This module provides an overview of key topics on sustainable bioenergy production, including the main biomass systems for bioenergy generation and the wide range of bioenergy conversion and utilisation methods. This module adopts a whole systems approach and enables students to critically appraise the sustainability of various biomass energy production routes. The module teaching and learning will comprise lectures and a site visit. The coursework requires students to either design a biofuel/bioenergy production system, or critically review a biofuel/bioenergy production process.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£30,000

Entry requirements

A UK bachelor’s degree with upper second-class honours or higher in engineering, mathematics, science, technology, geography, environmental science, transportation engineering/management or civil engineering.

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and today ranks within the top 13 institutions in the country, according to the 2023 Complete University Guide league table. With seven...more