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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Glyntaff Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
The MSc Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology course will develop the cutting-edge multi-disciplinary knowledge and skills to enable you to develop a rewarding career in this fast moving growth industry.
This renewable energy masters is based in USW’s Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC), a leading and internationally recognised centre for more than 30 years. SERC is also home to The Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion and the University of South Wales Centre for Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration.
You will be taught by SERC’s team of academics and researchers who are engaged in industrially linked projects such as FLEXIS, RICE and SMART circle working with companies such as D?r Cymru Welsh Water, Tata Steel, and ITM Power. This ensures that your modules are informed by the latest up-to-date and industrially relevant research, preparing you for employment.
CAREERS
There is substantial global demand for graduates with expertise in renewable energy and sustainable technology. The argument for the need to produce knowledgeable and highly skilled graduates in this area has never been stronger, and will keep getting stronger. The need to meet emissions targets and a net-zero carbon economy will create a need for highly skilled individuals to implement the changes.
Graduates with a renewable energy qualification can find work in multiple sectors from the renewable energy industry; local authorities; government regulatory agencies; manufacturing industries; energy and environmental consultancy companies; water companies; research and academia and national and international non-governmental organisations.
Modules
Tuition fees
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£ 16,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
95th
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Campus address
University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF37 1DL, Wales
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Subject ranking
65th out of 68 2
71st out of 73 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 227119 53%54th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%57th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.91 73%52nd
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Entry standards
/ Max 211118 56%47th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%69th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%33rd
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