Missed the deadline? Start with a short course.
You’ve missed the deadline to apply for the January 2022 intake of this online degree.
But you can still start the degree this month via our short course route.
View the short course route to this MScFind new ways to power our planet.
Ready yourself for career success in renewables. Join our triple-accredited online MSc.
It gives you a much broader learning experience than many other Masters degrees in renewable energy. You can also study this degree full-time on campus.
You’ll train as an engineer in all major renewable energy sources, including:
- geothermal
- solar
- biomass
- hydro
- marine
- wind.
You’ll learn to design, build and optimise the renewable energy infrastructure of the future.
You’ll cover the theoretical knowledge and advanced technical skills you need as a renewables engineer. But you’ll also focus on the wider legislation, planning and economics of renewables. You’ll graduate ready to run green energy projects safely, to budget, and on time.
Who can study online MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
You can apply for this distance-learning degree if you have a background in any branch of Engineering, or in Physics, Maths or Chemistry.
Fits around full-time work
This degree is designed to fit around work. With part-time hours and 24/7 study access.
You’re in expert hands
We’ve been delivering online and distance learning for decades.
20% alumni discount
University of Aberdeen alumni receive 20% off fees for this online degree.
Accredited online degree
This online MSc is accredited by the:
What you’ll study
You can choose to study for a:
- Masters (180 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
- or start with one of the short courses that make up this degree. You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time.
How you’ll study
Our distance learning MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering is delivered flexibly online.
Online learning
Your teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.
You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources at your fingertips, including online access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Your tutors
You’ll learn from an international team of research-active engineering staff, as well as industry professionals. You’ll share in their incredible level of industrial experience and academic expertise from working on major projects around the world. You’ll learn about renewable energy projects they’re working on right now.
Industry input
Your degree is designed with and supported by an Industry Advisory Board. This panel of experts from across the renewables sector ensures your degree content is always current and informed by the very latest industry needs and developments.
Your peers
This degree attracts students from around the world, all sharing a common interest and passion for renewable energy. You’ll be joining a close-knit community, working together across major projects, gaining international insights and building your global network.
Assessment
This degree usually combines online assessment with written exams that you attend in person.
However, due to Covid-19, in-person exams will not take place until the September 2022 term at the earliest. Until then, we’ll be using alternative online assessments.
Your support team
Our friendly team are here to answer any queries you have before, during and after your studies.
Dr Davide Dionisi
Davide is the degree coordinator. He’ll be on hand to answer any questions about degree content before you start and to help you throughout your studies.
Lyn Magee
Lyn is part of the School’s administration team. She’ll be there throughout your studies to answer any of your non-academic queries.
Get in touch
Our online education team is here to answer any questions you have right now about this qualification, or about studying online.
Ask us a questionWhere this will take you
Your MSc qualification
You’ll graduate with an accredited MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Aberdeen.
You’ll receive exactly the same degree qualification as you would on campus.
Your MSc qualification and training will be recognised by industry employers around the globe.
Careers
This accredited degree will prepare you for career success in the renewable energy sector.
You’ll graduate with the extensive knowledge and skills you need to work on renewable energy projects across the world.
As well as strong technical skills, you’ll confidently possess the commercial and project management skills needed to run projects safely, on time and to budget.
Roles you’ll be ready to take up include:
- Energy and Sustainability Adviser
- Project Engineer
- Renewable (Sustainable) Energy Consultant, Specialist or Researcher
- Risk, Safety and Environmental Engineer
- or pursue a PhD in Renewable Energy and an academic career.
Free careers advice
We’ll help you explore your career potential and connect with job opportunities around the world.
You can access our free careers service while you study, and for up to five years after you graduate.
From interview training to CV clinics, we’re here with tailored, impartial and professional advice.
Fees and funding
The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2021/22 academic year.
We have confirmed that our fees will rise by 5% for the next academic year (2022/23). The indicative fee above includes this 5% fee rise.
Pay as you go
Don’t worry, you do not have to pay the full degree fee upfront.
You can pay for your degree one term at a time. This gives you a flexible way to spread the cost.
Jorge Daniel Sanchez Thierry, MSc Renewable Energy Engineering graduate, MexicoI chose Aberdeen because of the programme content. I researched all UK universities and Aberdeen was the only one that had a renewables programme with a strong engineering focus.
Entry requirements
MSc
- 2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry, or
- 2:2 (lower-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry and at least two years’ relevant experience.
Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics.
These are our minimum entry requirements. They are given as a guide and do not guarantee entry.
Short course route to online MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
If you prefer to start with a short course, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into this degree.
Find out about our short course route to entryMaster of Science - 180 credits
You’ll work through eight 15-credit courses and a 60-credit project to gain your MSc.
Our online degrees are flexible, so you can progress at a pace that suits you.
Duration
Typically, it takes 27 months to complete the MSc part-time. To study part-time, we recommend you take no more than 30 credits per term. You can take breaks between courses, as long as you complete your studies within six years.
Start with a short course
Not sure you can commit to a full degree? You can start with a short course that’s part of the degree instead.
You’ll earn credits for each course you complete. Your credits count towards the MSc. You can study any course stand-alone, or build your way up to the full degree one short course at a time.
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Master of Science
180 credits
£12,570
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in January 2022.
Apply for this programme
- Start month
- January or September
- INDICATIVE COST
- £12,570
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in January 2022.
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