Jorge Daniel Sánchez Thierry
- Country
- Mexico
I chose Aberdeen because of the programme content. I researched all UK Universities and Aberdeen was the only one that had a renewable programme with a strong engineering focus.
Renewable Energy Engineering MSc
Renewable Energy Engineering, MSc
Introduction
Opening up a broader range of career opportunities in the renewable industry than other, more specific renewable related MSc degree programmes.
Contact
- cpsgrad@abdn.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 272515
Key Facts
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Start Month
- September
- Learning Mode
- On Campus Learning
Interested in this Degree?
Apply NowOverview
This programme provides students with a detailed knowledge and understanding of all the major renewable energy sources and the engineering skills associated with them. Key areas covered include electrical systems for renewable energy, energy conversion and storage, and the fundamental concepts in safety engineering.
You will get both a theoretical and practical grounding. Teaching is by specialist staff drawn from our engineering school and the energy industry, each of whom are highly regarded in their field of expertise. The programme is constantly updated to reflect the current and future needs of the renewable energy industry.
One of the main features of the MSc Programme is its interdisciplinary nature, being suitable for students with mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical and other suitable engineering backgrounds. In special cases, the programme is also made available to those with relevant science backgrounds, including Physics, Chemistry and Applied Maths.
What You'll Study
The information below applies to the 1 year full time on campus learning MSc programme which runs in September.
Semester 1
Compulsory Courses
Electrical Systems for Renewable Energy (EG501H)
This course is to develop a broad understanding about the basic concepts in electrical engineering and power systems with emphasis on electrical systems used in conjunction with renewable power generation techniques.
Renewable Energy 1 (solar and Geothermal) (EG501J)
This course is to provide an understanding of generation from solar and geothermal sources, the associated technologies and the main technical challenges.
Renewable Energy 2 (biomass) (EG501K)
This course is to provide an understanding of the issues as well as the uses applications and conversion technologies of biomass and bioenergy.
Fundamental Safety Engineering and Risk Management Concepts (EG50S1)
The course serves as the entrance to the field of safety and reliability engineering with the introduction of the basic concepts and tools of safety and risk management. Legal frames related to engineering safety are also introduced.
Contents include: Fundamentals of safety engineering; natural and man-made hazards; safety measures; accident and failure statistics; fundamentals of risk management; risk assessment techniques; classical reliability theory; modelling of engineering systems as series and parallel systems; redundancy; fault trees and event trees; availability and maintainability; UK safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act and its historical, offshore and other regulations.
Semester 2
Compulsory Courses
Renewable Energy 3 (wind, Marine and Hydro) (EG551H)
This course is to provide an understanding of the physical principles, technologies and systems associated with renewable energy generation from wind, marine and hydro sources. To provide an understanding of the position of these sources of energy in the current and future global energy requirements and the technical challenges in meeting the future energy demand.
Energy Conversion and Storage (EG551J)
This course is to provide an understanding of the need to and the efficiency behind conversion of energy from one form to another and the need to store energy in distinct forms, while minimising energy losses.
Renewable Energy Integration to Grid (EG551K)
This course is to gain an understanding of advanced technologies applied for integration of Electrical Energy generated from non-conventional Renewable Energy sources to the grid.
Legislation, Planning and Economics (EG551L)
This course is to provide an insight into the legislation, planning and the economics framework which shape UK, European and international energy provisions from conventional and renewable sources.
Semester 3
Compulsory Courses
The dissertation is an independent piece of work based on a topic of your own choice and you are encouraged to focus your dissertation on a problem confronting or a study related to the Energy industry.
Individual Project (EG5909)
This course enables students to write a dissertation on a topic of the student’s choice relevant to renewable energy.
We will endeavour to make all course options available; however, these may be subject to timetabling and other constraints. Please see our InfoHub pages for further information.
Postgraduate Open Day
Our next Open Day will be on
Find out moreHow You'll Study
Learning Methods
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Research
- Individual Projects
- Group Projects
- Field Trips
- Lab Work
Assessment
By written examination and coursework as prescribed for each course. In addition, MSc candidates must submit a dissertation on their individual project.
Why Study Renewable Energy Engineering?
- This programme gives a much broader learning experience than other renewable MSc programmes and provides you with an overview of the engineering and technological requirements of a range of renewable energy sources.
- Vital, broader engineering skills are taught in areas such as safety.
- New laboratory experiences are available in hydroelectric energy, solar energy and anaerobic digestion. This is the only MSc programme in Renewable Energy in the UK that offers laboratory learning on all these technologies.
- The legal and economical side of renewable projects is also covered.
- To ensure that the degree programmes remain current and connected to industry, the programme is developed and reviewed by an Industry Advisory Board, made up of experienced professionals.
- Our close links with industry ensure that you experience lectures taught by industry professionals, get the chance to visit relevant organisations, attend industry events, and undertake MSc projects with leading firms.
- This programme attracts students from around the world, all sharing a common interest and passion for renewable energy. This close-knit global community works together across major projects, enhancing your learning experience.
- The University of Aberdeen is a partner of the Offshore Renewables Institute and students can access the expertise that sits within this Institute.
- Engage with research active staff - learn more about the renewable energy projects currently being worked on by a range of our research experts.
- Our location at the heart of Aberdeen, Europe's energy capital, and leading "World Energy City", brings you closer to the industry. The city is an inspiring place for any future oil and gas and wider energy industry leader.
- Our engineering graduates move in to very successful careers with a large proportion working in senior roles in the industry, even as high as CEO and MD level. It doesn't matter where in the world you end up working, you are likely to have a fellow Aberdeen graduate engineer working with you. Our School of Engineering truly is a global family network.
- You will be taught by, and engage with a truly international team of engineering staff. Collectively, they bring an incredible level of industrial experience and academic expertise from working on major projects around the world.
What our Current Students Say
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Jorge Daniel Sánchez Thierry
Fees and Funding
You will be classified as one of the fee categories below.
For international students entering in 2017/18, the 2017/18 tuition fee rate will apply to all years of study.
| Nationality | Status | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Home / EU / RUK Students | Tuition fee for main award | £4,500 |
| International Students | Tuition fee for main award | £17,200 |
- In exceptional circumstances there may be additional fees associated with specialist courses, for example field trip courses. Any additional fees for a course can be found in our Catalogue of Courses.
- For more information about tuition fees for this programme, including payment plans and our refund policy, please visit our InfoHub Tuition Fees page.
Funding
View all funding options in our Funding Database.
Renewable Energy teaching laboratories
The only degree in the UK that offers laboratory teaching in all three of the following - hydroelectric energy, solar energy and anaerobic digestion.
Entry Requirements
Qualifications
2:1 (upper second class) UK Honours degree, or an Honours degree from a non-UK institution which is judged by the University to be of equivalent worth in any branch of Engineering or Physics, Maths or Chemistry.
Students with a 2:2 and 2-3 years relevant experience may also be considered
Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics.
Language Requirements
All students entering the University must provide evidence that they can use English well enough to study effectively at the University of Aberdeen.
Details of our English language entry requirements can be found on our English Language Requirements webpages. This programme requires that you meet the College of Physical Sciences Postgraduate Standard level of English proficiency.
If you have not achieved the required scores, the University of Aberdeen offers pre-sessional English courses. Further details are available on our Language Centre website.
Nationals of some English-speaking countries or those who hold degrees from some English-speaking countries may be exempt from this requirement. Details of countries recognised as English-speaking can be found on our English Language Requirements webpages.
Document Requirements
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Degree Transcripta full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in your degree(s) (original & official English translation)
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Personal Statementa detailed personal statement explaining your motivation for this particular programme
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Degree Certificatea degree certificate showing your qualifications
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CVan up-to-date CV/Resumé
Features
Renewable Energy Field Trips
Annual field trips are arranged to visit a number of different renewable energy companies. One company that supports the degree is Mackies, the ice-cream and crisps manufacturer who currently have the largest solar panel setup in Scotland.
Careers
Each year, there is an increase in the number of renewable energy projects being developed around the world. This steady increase in activity will continue to create jobs and it will also emphasise the need for skilled leaders, with strong engineering backgrounds.
By exposing you to the various renewable energy sources of power, and the technologies required to operate and develop them, you will graduate with extensive knowledge and skills. As well as strong technological skills, you will also develop an understanding of the commercial and project management skills required to run renewable energy projects, safely, on time and to budget.
Hear from Business
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Terry Stebbings - Proterra Energy Terry Stebbings - Proterra Energy
Terry brings his knowledge of hydro power and engineering together to teach on the “Renewable Energy 3" course. He has offered specific projects to students on the programme as part of their final dissertation project work.
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Gask Farm Gask Farm
The opportunity exists to visit Gask Farm in Aberdeenshire. They have an anaerobic digester at the farm which converts organic waste from various sources into methane, which is then converted to electricity and sold to the grid.
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Accreditation
This Degree is Accredited by
Our Experts
- Other Experts
- Dr Sumeet Sunil Aphale
- Programme Coordinator
- Dr Davide Dionisi
You will be taught by a range of experts including professors, lecturers, teaching fellows and postgraduate tutors. Staff changes will occur from time to time; please see our InfoHub pages for further information.
What our Alumni Say
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Cara Amabel Heller, Strategy Developments Analyst at Cara Amabel Heller
- Job Details
- Strategy Developments Analyst
The MSc Renewable Energy degree is fully interdisciplinary including subjects such as renewable technology, spatial planning, electrical engineering and project management taught by high calibre lecturers from a range of disciplines.
Contact
- Address
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College of Physical Sciences Graduate School
University of Aberdeen
Fraser Noble Building
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3UE - cpsgrad@abdn.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1224 272515
