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PostgraduateMSc

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition

Heriot-Watt University
Stromness, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£19,816Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Stromness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to have a real impact as a leader in renewable energy and energy transition. You don’t need to be an engineer to apply for this master’s programme as it is suitable to professionals from a wide variety of academic backgrounds who want to work in the industry and through interdisciplinary teaching and learning, you’ll be prepared for active participation in the transitions of energy generation and use. You’ll acquire a broad knowledge of renewable energy systems and the issues surrounding them, and y... International tuition fees are £19,816 per year, home/UK fees are £10,528 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

Renewable Energy Systems and Technologies
Energy Transition Engineering Principles
Sustainable Energy Economics and Policy
Grid Integration and Energy Storage Systems
Systems Thinking for Energy Transitions
Transition Management and Stakeholder Engagement
Research Methods and Data Analysis for Energy Systems
MSc Research Project in Renewable Energy Transition
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,816

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,816

Home Student Fee

£10,528

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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