MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

The Renewable Energy Engineering course offered by the University of Aberdeen combines engineering with aspects of renewable energy to equip its students with a fundamental understanding of wind, wave, marine and hydro technologies, as well as the key issues of energy economics, environmental protection and sustainability. The course is designed for graduates with a science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) designation.Course Content: The curriculum of this course is designed to assist students in becoming highly skilled in renewable energy engineering. The course encompasses areas such as wind, wave, marine and hydro technologies, energy economics, environmental protection, project- and risk management, sustainable development, and environmental impact assessment. Key Modules: The programme is structured into three trimesters, with key modules including a core programme in energy production and use, energy conversion and storage, renewable energy from wind, wave and hydro, energy economics, environmental impact, and risk management. Accreditations: This MSc course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Energy Institute (EI). This makes graduates eligible for enrolment into the Chartered Engineer registry in the UK.Future Careers: Graduates from this programme can expect to find employment in a range of sectors, both nationally and internationally. The demand for professionals in this field is high, with career prospects in the energy industry, environmental consultancies, government agencies and more. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.