MSc — 2025 entry Sustainable Energy with Industrial Practice

In this dynamic module, you will be at the forefront of understanding the principles behind renewable energy sources and their conversion technologies, delving into the realms of wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal power. As active participants in this course, you will explore the foundations of sustainability, gaining insights into the crucial role it plays in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy. Throughout the module, you will not only grasp theoretical concepts but also engage hands-on with the energy generating devices. Picture yourself harnessing the power of sunlight in solar panel laboratory sessions and understanding the sustainable potential of biomass and geothermal resources. You won't just be learning about the future; you will be actively contributing to it. As we guide you through the course, you will develop a holistic perspective on the global energy landscape. We will unravel the complexities of sustainable transitions, empowering you to critically assess the challenges and opportunities in our journey towards a cleaner, greener future. Be prepared to explore next-generation materials and technologies proposed to meet the world's escalating energy demands responsibly. The foundation knowledge obtained in this module closely relates to all other modules in the study programme, particularly Sustainable Energy Storage and Smart Energy Systems & Analysis. Together, they provide a full picture of sustainable energy systems and the necessary knowledge of analytical tools required for designing modern energy systems.

In this module, students will learn economic concepts to understand and analyse sustainable energy systems. The module will introduce energy demand and supply concepts, provide frameworks for analysing energy investments, discuss energy markets, pricing, environmental and climate change issues, and present economic policies and regulations to support sustainable energies. The interactions of energy systems with the economy will be considered as well. By completing this module, students will gain the principal knowledge required to develop a sustainable economy based on the challenges associated with technological transformations and the energy transition into the net-zero era. The information gained in this module helps students analyse the techno-economic viability of modern energy systems. This module complements all other modules in this programme and is highly applicable to successfully delivering the MSc Dissertation module and/or Group Project.

In this dynamic module, you will be at the forefront of understanding the principles behind renewable energy sources and their conversion technologies, delving into the realms of wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal power. As active participants in this course, you will explore the foundations of sustainability, gaining insights into the crucial role it plays in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy. Throughout the module, you will not only grasp theoretical concepts but also engage hands-on with the energy generating devices. Picture yourself harnessing the power of sunlight in solar panel laboratory sessions and understanding the sustainable potential of biomass and geothermal resources. You won't just be learning about the future; you will be actively contributing to it. As we guide you through the course, you will develop a holistic perspective on the global energy landscape. We will unravel the complexities of sustainable transitions, empowering you to critically assess the challenges and opportunities in our journey towards a cleaner, greener future. Be prepared to explore next-generation materials and technologies proposed to meet the world's escalating energy demands responsibly. The foundation knowledge obtained in this module closely relates to all other modules in the study programme, particularly Sustainable Energy Storage and Smart Energy Systems & Analysis. Together, they provide a full picture of sustainable energy systems and the necessary knowledge of analytical tools required for designing modern energy systems.

In this module, students will gain a general understanding of sustainable energy storage and distribution systems by reviewing the most common types of renewable energy vectors and modern energy conversion and transformation technologies. The energy security concerns, in principle, and the uncertainties associated with the natural fluctuation of renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, etc.) limit their large-scale applications in serving the global energy demand. This module aims to address these concerns by studying in-depth the principles of operation, characteristics, and challenges with a range of sustainable energy storage technologies, including the mechanical energy storage system, green hydrogen and hydrocarbon storage, various types of batteries (lithium-ion, redox-flow cell, lead acid battery), supercapacitors, thermal energy storage, along with the modern micro-grid and power-grid distribution systems. Gaining knowledge in various sustainable energy storage technologies applied in the net-zero emission plan, this module aims to develop students' engineering knowledge and competence in sustainability, digital capabilities, and employability. The module expands the skills obtained in the foundation module “Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems” and is closely related to the other core modules of this programme, particularly Smart Energy Systems, Economics and Policy of Sustainable Energy, and Group Project.

This module provides information, guidance and support for developing the student’s employability. In addition, this module helps students build on their previous skills and generate documents that are required to demonstrate their skill sets to external parties, recruiters and recruiting agencies. Furthermore, skills acquired in this module will enable students to actively participate in placement and employment searches.

The research dissertation is a report on the individual project carried out by students to demonstrate research potential and ability to use existing and to acquire new knowledge and apply them in specific situation. A number of dissertations are carried out in collaboration with industry and upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to approach an open-ended topic to research new ideas and experiment with new technologies.

This module provides information, guidance and support for developing the student’s employability. In addition, this module helps students build on their previous skills and generate documents that are required to demonstrate their skill sets to external parties, recruiters and recruiting agencies. Furthermore, skills acquired in this module will enable students to actively participate in placement and employment searches.

The MSc Group Project module provides an opportunity for students to work on a realistic, multi-disciplinary project related to the Sustainable Energy discipline. According to their stated preferences regarding the subject areas, the students are allocated to groups and each group is assigned a project proposed by two academic staff. The projects involve designing, modelling, prototyping, analysis, testing and experimental work, synthesis, computing, and information processing in varying proportions consistent with the topic being addressed. Technical quality, integration, comprehension, creativity, team working, communication and project management are all part of the experience. The Group Project module focuses on the application of theoretical knowledge and practical techniques. Module staff act as project clients and provide an initial project definition, often through consultation with industrial partners. Over the lifecycle of the project, there will be changing priorities and responsibilities, so a group will need to adapt their team organization, their choice of sub-groups and their allocation of individual roles, for each phase of the project.

The overarching aim of the module is to support the rounded development of personal and professional attitudes as well as to prepare for the (energy) job market. This module will also link the theories (that they have learnt) to practice through the Professional Training Placement in a relevant organization. The PPY module will enhance their holistic academic and non-academic learning through the process that involves self-reflection, documentation via the creation of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) records, and planning and monitoring progress towards the achievement of personal development objectives. There will be two supervisors: a Workplace Supervisor at the Professional Training organization and an academic tutor (PT) provided by the University.   Through working on practice-based projects/problems, they gain knowledge and understanding of sustainability and Energy engineers' role and contribution to achieving UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Development and learning may occur before and during the placement, which is reflected in the assessment model as a progressive process. However, the graded assessment takes place primarily towards the end of the placement.  Additionally, the module aims to enable students to evidence and evaluate their placement experiences and transfer that learning to other situations through written and presentation skills. Industrial placement is an excellent opportunity to explore and practice reflective and experiential learning, and to promote reflection on developing professional skills and critical thinking which are complementary skills to all modules provided in this study programme.

The overarching aim of the module is to support the rounded development of personal and professional attitudes as well as to prepare for the (energy) job market. This module will also link the theories (that they have learnt) to practice through the Professional Training Placement in a relevant organization. The PPY module will enhance their holistic academic and non-academic learning through the process that involves self-reflection, documentation via the creation of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) records, and planning and monitoring progress towards the achievement of personal development objectives. There will be two supervisors: a Workplace Supervisor at the Professional Training organization and an academic tutor (PT) provided by the University.   Through working on practice-based projects/problems, they gain knowledge and understanding of sustainability and Energy engineers' role and contribution to achieving UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Development and learning may occur before and during the placement, which is reflected in the assessment model as a progressive process. However, the graded assessment takes place primarily towards the end of the placement.  Additionally, the module aims to enable students to evidence and evaluate their placement experiences and transfer that learning to other situations through written and presentation skills. Industrial placement is an excellent opportunity to explore and practice reflective and experiential learning, and to promote reflection on developing professional skills and critical thinking which are complementary skills to all modules provided in this study programme.

In this dynamic module, you will be at the forefront of understanding the principles behind renewable energy sources and their conversion technologies, delving into the realms of wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal power. As active participants in this course, you will explore the foundations of sustainability, gaining insights into the crucial role it plays in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy. Throughout the module, you will not only grasp theoretical concepts but also engage hands-on with the energy generating devices. Picture yourself harnessing the power of sunlight in solar panel laboratory sessions and understanding the sustainable potential of biomass and geothermal resources. You won't just be learning about the future; you will be actively contributing to it. As we guide you through the course, you will develop a holistic perspective on the global energy landscape. We will unravel the complexities of sustainable transitions, empowering you to critically assess the challenges and opportunities in our journey towards a cleaner, greener future. Be prepared to explore next-generation materials and technologies proposed to meet the world's escalating energy demands responsibly. The foundation knowledge obtained in this module closely relates to all other modules in the study programme, particularly Sustainable Energy Storage and Smart Energy Systems & Analysis. Together, they provide a full picture of sustainable energy systems and the necessary knowledge of analytical tools required for designing modern energy systems.

In this module, students will learn economic concepts to understand and analyse sustainable energy systems. The module will introduce energy demand and supply concepts, provide frameworks for analysing energy investments, discuss energy markets, pricing, environmental and climate change issues, and present economic policies and regulations to support sustainable energies. The interactions of energy systems with the economy will be considered as well. By completing this module, students will gain the principal knowledge required to develop a sustainable economy based on the challenges associated with technological transformations and the energy transition into the net-zero era. The information gained in this module helps students analyse the techno-economic viability of modern energy systems. This module complements all other modules in this programme and is highly applicable to successfully delivering the MSc Dissertation module and/or Group Project.

In this dynamic module, you will be at the forefront of understanding the principles behind renewable energy sources and their conversion technologies, delving into the realms of wind, solar, hydro, biomass, and geothermal power. As active participants in this course, you will explore the foundations of sustainability, gaining insights into the crucial role it plays in transitioning towards a low-carbon economy. Throughout the module, you will not only grasp theoretical concepts but also engage hands-on with the energy generating devices. Picture yourself harnessing the power of sunlight in solar panel laboratory sessions and understanding the sustainable potential of biomass and geothermal resources. You won't just be learning about the future; you will be actively contributing to it. As we guide you through the course, you will develop a holistic perspective on the global energy landscape. We will unravel the complexities of sustainable transitions, empowering you to critically assess the challenges and opportunities in our journey towards a cleaner, greener future. Be prepared to explore next-generation materials and technologies proposed to meet the world's escalating energy demands responsibly. The foundation knowledge obtained in this module closely relates to all other modules in the study programme, particularly Sustainable Energy Storage and Smart Energy Systems & Analysis. Together, they provide a full picture of sustainable energy systems and the necessary knowledge of analytical tools required for designing modern energy systems.

In this module, students will gain a general understanding of sustainable energy storage and distribution systems by reviewing the most common types of renewable energy vectors and modern energy conversion and transformation technologies. The energy security concerns, in principle, and the uncertainties associated with the natural fluctuation of renewable energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, etc.) limit their large-scale applications in serving the global energy demand. This module aims to address these concerns by studying in-depth the principles of operation, characteristics, and challenges with a range of sustainable energy storage technologies, including the mechanical energy storage system, green hydrogen and hydrocarbon storage, various types of batteries (lithium-ion, redox-flow cell, lead acid battery), supercapacitors, thermal energy storage, along with the modern micro-grid and power-grid distribution systems. Gaining knowledge in various sustainable energy storage technologies applied in the net-zero emission plan, this module aims to develop students' engineering knowledge and competence in sustainability, digital capabilities, and employability. The module expands the skills obtained in the foundation module “Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems” and is closely related to the other core modules of this programme, particularly Smart Energy Systems, Economics and Policy of Sustainable Energy, and Group Project.

This module provides information, guidance and support for developing the student’s employability. In addition, this module helps students build on their previous skills and generate documents that are required to demonstrate their skill sets to external parties, recruiters and recruiting agencies. Furthermore, skills acquired in this module will enable students to actively participate in placement and employment searches.

The research dissertation is a report on the individual project carried out by students to demonstrate research potential and ability to use existing and to acquire new knowledge and apply them in specific situation. A number of dissertations are carried out in collaboration with industry and upon successful completion of the module, the students will be able to approach an open-ended topic to research new ideas and experiment with new technologies.

This module provides information, guidance and support for developing the student’s employability. In addition, this module helps students build on their previous skills and generate documents that are required to demonstrate their skill sets to external parties, recruiters and recruiting agencies. Furthermore, skills acquired in this module will enable students to actively participate in placement and employment searches.

The MSc Group Project module provides an opportunity for students to work on a realistic, multi-disciplinary project related to the Sustainable Energy discipline. According to their stated preferences regarding the subject areas, the students are allocated to groups and each group is assigned a project proposed by two academic staff. The projects involve designing, modelling, prototyping, analysis, testing and experimental work, synthesis, computing, and information processing in varying proportions consistent with the topic being addressed. Technical quality, integration, comprehension, creativity, team working, communication and project management are all part of the experience. The Group Project module focuses on the application of theoretical knowledge and practical techniques. Module staff act as project clients and provide an initial project definition, often through consultation with industrial partners. Over the lifecycle of the project, there will be changing priorities and responsibilities, so a group will need to adapt their team organization, their choice of sub-groups and their allocation of individual roles, for each phase of the project.

The overarching aim of the module is to support the rounded development of personal and professional attitudes as well as to prepare for the (energy) job market. This module will also link the theories (that they have learnt) to practice through the Professional Training Placement in a relevant organization. The PPY module will enhance their holistic academic and non-academic learning through the process that involves self-reflection, documentation via the creation of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) records, and planning and monitoring progress towards the achievement of personal development objectives. There will be two supervisors: a Workplace Supervisor at the Professional Training organization and an academic tutor (PT) provided by the University.   Through working on practice-based projects/problems, they gain knowledge and understanding of sustainability and Energy engineers' role and contribution to achieving UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Development and learning may occur before and during the placement, which is reflected in the assessment model as a progressive process. However, the graded assessment takes place primarily towards the end of the placement.  Additionally, the module aims to enable students to evidence and evaluate their placement experiences and transfer that learning to other situations through written and presentation skills. Industrial placement is an excellent opportunity to explore and practice reflective and experiential learning, and to promote reflection on developing professional skills and critical thinking which are complementary skills to all modules provided in this study programme.

The overarching aim of the module is to support the rounded development of personal and professional attitudes as well as to prepare for the (energy) job market. This module will also link the theories (that they have learnt) to practice through the Professional Training Placement in a relevant organization. The PPY module will enhance their holistic academic and non-academic learning through the process that involves self-reflection, documentation via the creation of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) records, and planning and monitoring progress towards the achievement of personal development objectives. There will be two supervisors: a Workplace Supervisor at the Professional Training organization and an academic tutor (PT) provided by the University.   Through working on practice-based projects/problems, they gain knowledge and understanding of sustainability and Energy engineers' role and contribution to achieving UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Development and learning may occur before and during the placement, which is reflected in the assessment model as a progressive process. However, the graded assessment takes place primarily towards the end of the placement.  Additionally, the module aims to enable students to evidence and evaluate their placement experiences and transfer that learning to other situations through written and presentation skills. Industrial placement is an excellent opportunity to explore and practice reflective and experiential learning, and to promote reflection on developing professional skills and critical thinking which are complementary skills to all modules provided in this study programme.