University of Hull

MSc Energy Engineering

University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX

Course overview

You’ll develop advanced energy engineering skills and knowledge at a university located at the heart of the UK’s energy estuary. A region that has long been a centre for energy production, storage and handling and is at the forefront of the country’s zero-carbon ambitions. Hull provides you with everything you need to excel after graduating.

Taught by experts, you’ll gain thorough background knowledge of the energy industry – including economics, policy and impact assessment and a technical overview. You’ll explore how to propose, design and develop solutions to energy engineering challenges. Gain the ability to critically analyse information and effectively run projects.

And learn how to choose and apply suitable technology solutions, evaluating the socio-economic and green energy impacts. Working with industry-standard software you’ll build your digital, design and analytical skills. And apply theory and practice to the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems through your own research project.

This interdisciplinary programme is suitable for those with chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and other related backgrounds.

Key highlights

  • Located in the UK's energy estuary, a zero-carbon industry hub
  • Covers energy economics, policy, impact assessment and technical overview
  • Hands-on work with industry-standard software for design and analysis
  • Independent research project tackling complex engineering problems
  • Evaluate socio-economic and green energy impacts of technology choices
  • Interdisciplinary, suiting chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering graduates

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000
  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Energy engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Energy consultant
  • Energy systems analyst
  • Project engineer
  • Sustainability engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £13,285 per year | International: £19,975 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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