MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition

The Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition course offered by Heriot-Watt University is a postgraduate program that addresses the pitfalls and challenges of transitioning to a carbon-free world. The course, which can be pursued full-time, part-time, or even by distance learning, aims to deepen the understanding of students regarding the technical feasibilities, environmental and health impacts, economic viability, and political issues related to renewable and sustainable energy sources. Course Content: The course content primarily involves studying the economic and social transition to a low carbon economy. It includes integrated technology, policy, and environmental analysis and modelling, supplemented with topics from a broad cross-disciplinary range of technical non-engineering science. Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in this course are Energy Policy and Risk, Economics of Renewable Energy, Introduction to Energy Systems and Energy Management, Energy Modelling, and Real World Renewable Energy and Sustainability Case Studies. There are also four optional modules that can be chosen according to individual preference.Accreditations: The university is accredited by The Energy Institute (EI), the professional body for the energy industry, providing recognition and achieving a Masters as per required learning outcomes.Future Careers: The graduates of this program are prepared for diverse careers within the renewable and sustainable energy sectors. They can contribute to government agencies, the renewable energy industry, consultancy companies, and non-governmental organisations. They can also use the qualification as a steppingstone to further academic research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.