Renewable and Sustainable Energy with a Year in Industry

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme provides you with an in-depth knowledge of renewable and sustainable energy generation, transmission, distribution and networks. We also explore the operating principles, monitoring, optimisation and control of modern power systems in detail. The world demand for renewable and sustainable energy, is increasing significantly and will continue to do so over the next decade and beyond.

There are many global challenges to be addressed in order to meet this ever-increasing demand, and we need electrical and electronic engineers to provide key solutions. There are significant opportunities for you to make an impact that will shape the future of our world, and this programme has been carefully designed with this in mind. Developed with industry partners, this master’s course addresses environmental challenges, renewable energy generation, smart grid, high voltage power engineering, and research and management skills.

In addition, you will experience site visits and practical sessions. This two-year course with a year in industry shares the same modules as it’s one equivalent programme without a year in industry. The year in industry placement will give you an in-depth workplace experience where you can develop your skills and apply your learning.

It’s a great way to gain insight into potential career options and start building your professional network. Completing this programme with a year in industry usually takes two years, with the placement typically running for 30 weeks from September of year one to June of year two. This MSc is for graduates with a good degree in an electrical/electronic or engineering related subject.

Our programme has been carefully developed for those wanting to make a meaningful impact in the fight against climate change, whilst meeting the increasing demands on the energy and power industry. This programme is pending accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the

Key highlights

30-week industry placement providing in-depth workplace experience
Developed with industry partners to address real energy challenges
Covers smart grid and high voltage power engineering
Explores monitoring, optimisation and control of modern power systems
Includes site visits and practical sessions
Pending accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology

Entry requirements

Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.

Scholarships

Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000
Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000
Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000
Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of fees
Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500
Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000
Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

Renewable energy engineer
Power systems engineer
Electrical engineer
Smart grid engineer
High voltage engineer
Energy consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £14,000; Year in industry: £2,800 | International: Full-time place, per year - £34,000; Year in industry: £6,800

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 Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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