Renewable Energy Engineering

Duration:

Full Time: 1 year commencing in October.
Part Time: 2-3 years with flexible commencement.

Structure:

The MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering is delivered via a combination of structured lectures, tutorial sessions, computer based workshops and private study.

Knowledge and understanding are further enhanced by seminars that are delivered by invited industrial or academic experts along with industrial site visits.

The course is made up of eight compulsory models that are assessed via a combination of written exams and individual coursework assignments, a group project and an individual research thesis.

Modules:

The taught programme is generally delivered from October to March and is comprised of eight compulsory modules. The modules are delivered over one to two weeks of intensive delivery with the later part of the module being free from structured teaching to allow time for more independent learning and reflection.

Students on the part-time programme will complete all of the compulsory modules based on a flexible schedule that will be agreed with the course director.

The eight compulsory modules are:

• Global Energy Markets
• Dynamics of Fluidic Energy Devices
• Structural Integrity of Renewable Energy Systems
• Random Processes, Risk & Reliability Engineering
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Power Electronics and Machines
• Power Control Systems
• Testing and Routes to Certification

Group Project:

The group project is designed to give students invaluable experience of delivering a project within an industry structured team. The project allows students to develop a range of skills including learning how to establish team member roles and responsibilities, project management, delivering technical presentations and gaining experience of working in teams that include members with a variety of expertise and often with members who are based remotely.

Part-time students are encouraged to participate in a group project as it provides a wealth of learning opportunities. However, an option of an individual dissertation is available if agreed with the course director.

The group project is generally undertaken between October and March.

Entry Requirements:

Applicants are required to have a minimum of a UK 2nd class honours degree or its equivalent in aeronautical, mechanical or electrical engineering or related science degree. Applications from candidates with lesser qualifications but with considerable relevant work experience will be considered.

English language requirements - our normal minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test), essay rating 4.5 or 92 (Internet test), all skills 19 or an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for writing, a TOEIC overall score of 830, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade C, although a number of our programmes require higher scores.

Funding:

Funding opportunities exist, including industrial sponsorship, School bursaries and a number of general external schemes.  For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers. We recommend you discuss this with your company in the first instance.

Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course must have been received before consideration can be given for funding. For further details please visit our website or contact our Enquiries Office on the details provided below.

Want to find out more?

Contact our Enquiries Office for further details on all the courses we offer by either email: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1234 758008. You can also visit our website.

Additional content

• Specialist Energy MSc opportunities