MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability

The MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability course at the University of Reading provides in-depth knowledge on sustainable energy generation systems, with a focus on renewable technologies. The course aims to develop graduates who possess the skills and expertise to respond effectively to urgent global challenges in energy and sustainability.Course Content: This MSc programme includes a mix of learning strategies comprising lectures, workshops, group work, case studies, practical work, independent research, and project work. The content is divided into three stages which include technical background for the understanding of renewable energy resources, the business case for renewable energy, and designing and assessing the suitability of a renewable energy system.Key Modules: Key modules include Renewable Energy: Feed-in Tariffs, Wind Power, Renewable Energy: Solar Power, Renewable Energy: Heat Pumps, District Heating Systems, Microgeneration, and Stand-alone systems. These modules cover various aspects of renewable energy technology and sustainability, giving students a holistic understanding of the sector.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Energy Institute, the professional body for the energy industry, delivering good practice and professionalism across the depth and breadth of the sector.Future Careers: Graduates from this course have gone on to work in consultancy, local government, national government agencies, environmental bodies, research positions, and in business. They are typically employed by energy and environmental consultancies, renewable energy specialists, the public sector, and not-for-profit environmental organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.