PostgraduateMSc

Marine Renewable Energy

Name: Marine Renewable Energy
Price: 10864 GBP
Availability: InStock

Heriot-Watt University

Stromness, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

£20,456Per Year (Intl)

£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Marine Renewable Energy at Heriot-Watt University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Stromness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. MSc Marine Renewable Energy provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the marine energy sector, including the technical, environmental, and economic drivers which shape the industry. You’ll be involved in interdisciplinary teaching and learning to make a positive contribution in the development of sustainable marine renewable energy initiatives. The programme is suitable for those from a wide variety of academic backgrounds who want to work in the marine renewable energy industry. International tuition fees are £20,456 per year, home/UK fees are £10,864 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Marine Energy Resources and Technologies

Environmental Impact Assessment of Marine Systems

Ocean Dynamics and Renewable Energy Conversion

Energy Storage and Grid Integration

Marine Renewable Energy Policy and Governance

Economic Appraisal and Financial Instruments

Marine Ecosystem and Biodiversity Management

Research Methods and Professional Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,456

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,456

Home Student Fee

£10,864

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£30,000	£32,000	£36,000
3 years	£26,500	£30,500	£36,500
5 years	£30,500	£37,500	£45,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working

40%Studying

10%Work & Study

80%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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