Kingston University

MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

Kingston University

Course overview

The MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Kingston University is designed to help you apply engineering knowledge to real-world energy challenges. It is a 1-year full-time (or 2-year part-time) programme that equips you with the skills to design, simulate, and manage renewable energy systems across technologies like solar, wind, biofuels, and fuel cells.

Accredited by the Energy Institute, this course covers core topics such as photovoltaic systems, wind energy, sustainable biofuels, fuel cell technology, and renewable energy business management. When you graduate with this degree, you'll be able to apply engineering tools and simulation software to solve sustainability problems in energy production and distribution.

In this programme, you'll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects. Aside from guided sessions, you will learn independently (self-study).

Assessment is done through a combination of coursework, practicals, exams, and a final research dissertation. This method helps you apply what you’ve learned in both practical and theoretical ways.

Entry requirements

Here are the standard entry requirements to study MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Kingston University:

You may attend an interview or provide a portfolio at the request of the supervisor.

Grade Requirements

  • To apply, you need a minimum of a 2:2 or above honours degree in renewable engineering or a related discipline.

English Proficiency

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Career opportunities

Here are some of the career options you have with an MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from Kingston University:

  • Renewable Energy Consultant
  • Wind Energy Engineer
  • Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Engineer
  • Energy Systems Analyst
  • Sustainability Engineer
  • Energy Policy Analyst

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Kingston University is £19,300. Accommodation, personal study materials, and the placement year are not included in this fee.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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