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MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

Offered by: Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Exam BodyHeriot-Watt University
Course Duration1 year/2 years
Part Time/Full TimeFull Time/Part Time
Fees47232/fullcourse
Fees (International Student)13132USD/fullcourse
FacultySchool of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Conducted entirely in MalaysiaYes
Awarding CountryUnited Kingdom
Level of StudyMasters Degree Level
Field of StudyEngineering & Engineering Trades
Mode of StudyBy Mixed Mode
Course Description

This programme is a specialist programme with a clear Mechanical Engineering focus. It aims to equip students with a widespanning, yet detailed overview of renewable energy resources and their exploitation, as well as the socio-economic and environmental impacts of related activities. To do this, the programme provides a broad introduction to current energy issues and specialist knowledge and skills to analyse, appraise or design renewable energy systems or equipment.

This programme is an advanced MSc in the rapidly expanding area of renewable energy engineering. It is aimed at students wishing to develop critical understanding of the significant changes taking place in the energy industry due to the development and integration of wind, marine, biomass and solar technologies. The programme will enable graduates to develop and implement creative solutions to the problems encountered in renewable energy capture, conversion, storage and management.

Curriculum

Core courses

  • Foundations of Energy
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Advanced Renewable Energy Engineering
  • Demand Management and Energy Storage
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
  • Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
  • Master's Dissertation

Optional courses (select two)

  • Electrical Power Systems
  • Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers
  • Economics of Renewable Energy Engineering

Accreditation

In accordance with our normal practice, our professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions, and we are seeking accreditation from the Energy Institute for Further Learning for Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Entry Requirements

A, relevant first or second class Honours degree in a physical science or engineering discipline, or a degree qualification, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.

Intake Months

September

Career Prospects

Many of the students studying on this programme are in employment. By gaining the Masters degree in Renewable Energy Engineering, they enhance their career prospects with their current employer, both by virtue of the qualification and because they are able to contribute more through application of the knowledge and skills they have gained. As the importance of the renewable energy sector continues to increase, this programme equips graduates to move into other areas of employment in this exciting field.

All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.


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