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UK, Scotland
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1583
Total Students: 45,615 +
Int. Students: 13,353 +
Main Campus Address
Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
The MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems provides graduates and working professionals with a broad training in, and understanding of, energy systems in the context of the sustainability of energy supply.
The program is grounded in Engineering and has a strong emphasis on energy systems where electricity is the final product. However, energy is also considered in the wider context of consumption patterns, efficiency, economics, policy and regulation.
While there is particular focus on the deployment of renewable energies in grid-connected systems, there are also opportunities to explore off-grid systems, on some of the optional courses and as part of dissertation projects.
Our MSc students actively engage in research as part of their dissertation projects. These are conducted across highly relevant and multidisciplinary themes within the Institute for Energy Systems – and increasingly across other institutes within the School of Engineering. In addition, there are opportunities to work with industry, and some students go on to join our PhD community afterwards.
This programme is affiliated with the University's Global Environment & Society Academy.
Master's Degree
84 Days
Full-Time
12 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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sep 2024 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Career opportunities
Graduates go on to a wide range of activities in industry, public organisations or academia. The MSc has well established links with industry, with many graduates finding employment with leading national and international companies involved with energy, consultancy and engineering. Thus, recent graduates are now working in a variety of fields and roles, including as civil, structural, automotive, subsea and electrical engineers, and as power systems, energy and environment and renewable energy consultants. Employing firms include Arup, Alstom, Avery, Dennison, GE, Schneider, SSE, Scottish Power and many other small, medium and large organisations.
There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.
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