Start with a short course
Our online short courses provide an alternative entry route to this online Masters degree if:
- you want to get your postgraduate studies started without committing to a full Masters
- you’ve missed the deadline to apply for the degree.
How it works
- Complete 30 credits’ worth of short courses that are part of this online Masters.
- Then apply to transfer to the online Masters in August 2023.
By earning 30 credits successfully, you’ll have proved you’re capable of learning at this level. You’ll then be eligible to apply to transfer to the online Masters.
Degree transfers take place once a year, in August only. The next opportunity to transfer is August 2023.

Buy
Purchase and complete at least 30 credits’ worth of short courses that are part of this online Masters degree.

Apply
We’ll contact you during your studies to help you apply to transfer to the online Masters in August 2023.

Transfer
Provided the programme coordinator is happy with your performance, and you meet our English language requirements, we can transfer you in August 2023.
Get started on the short course route
To start on the entry path to this online MSc, complete at least 30 credits’ worth of the following recommended courses by August 2023.
All are core courses for online MSc Renewable Energy Engineering.
These courses are delivered at MSc level. At this level of teaching, you should have:
- a 2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry, or
- a 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.
Courses starting on 19 September 2022

Energy from Biomass (15 credits)
Learn about the technologies involved in converting wood, crops, plants and organic waste to usable energy.
Buy Energy from Biomass
Geothermal and Hydro Energy (15 credits)
Study the physical principles, technologies and systems associated with geothermal and hydro energy.
Buy Geothermal and Hydro EnergyCourses starting on 23 January 2023

Energy Conversion and Storage (15 credits)
Learn how we can store and deliver renewable energy efficiently to meet the needs of communities and businesses.
Buy Energy Conversion and Storage
Legislation, Economics and Safety (15 credits)
Study the legislation, economics and safety issues that impact how the renewable energy industry works.
Buy Legislation, Economics and SafetyPurchasing your courses
To join a course, apply via the course page and follow the application and checkout process.
Courses are available to purchase until one week after their start date, but we encourage you to purchase your courses as early as possible to ensure a smooth start to your studies.
Study at your own pace
We estimate that each 15-credit course is around 10 – 15 hours of study time per week.
If you’re planning to study part-time, especially if you’re studying around full-time work, we recommend taking a maximum of 30 credits per term.
You’re welcome to go at a slower pace and begin with one 15-credit course. But you cannot transfer to the degree until you have 30 credits from courses that are part of this online Masters.
Online Masters route not for you?
You do not have to transfer to the Masters degree. Our online short courses give you the flexibility to:
- study any short course standalone, earning credits with each one
- build your credits up to a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma instead
- continue course by course, at your own pace, with the option to transfer to the online Masters when you’re ready.
Frequently asked questions
Here are answers to the most common questions we receive about our short course routes.
If your question is not answered here, we’re here to help. Get in touch.