MSc Renewable Energy Decarbonisation Technologies
Course overview
The MSc Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation Technologies is a 12-month course from the University of Strathclyde's Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering. This programme prepares students for the challenges and opportunities in a world shifting towards sustainability and a low-carbon economy. Students will learn about the latest technologies to reduce carbon emissions, including hydrogen energy, carbon capture, and smart grids.
The teaching process includes in-person and online lectures, tutorials, and practical lab sessions. The course offers compulsory and optional modules, with assessments through coursework, exams, and a final MSc project. The project can be research-based or an industry-based, unpaid internship, which will allow students to apply what they have learnt to the real world.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need a first-class or second-class degree or an international equivalent degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar field.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates need an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test, with no score below 5.5.
- Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
After completing the MSc Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation Technologies programme from the University of Strathclyde, students can pursue a career as:
- Energy Analyst
- Power Systems Consultant
- Renewable Energy Project Manager
- Data Scientist
- Systems Engineer
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Renewable Energy & Decarbonisation Technologies at the University of Strathclyde for international students is £31,100, which is subject to change yearly.
Admission
Candidates should submit their applications through the university. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.
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