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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Become part of the solution to the worlds energy crisis. This MSc programme will teach you the fundamentals of energy sustainability, as well as the scientific, engineering and technical aspects of creating affordable, sustainable energy systems.

The course is designed to give you the skills to become a specialist in this vital, rapidly-expanding industry.

  • This is a dynamic course which prepares you for an industry with enduring relevance.
  • Accredited by the IMechE, enabling you to pursue Chartered Engineer status.
  • An interdisciplinary curriculum that gives you an excellent overview of the subject, with scope to specialise.
  • Have access to our excellent facilities, including our new £3 million Green Energy Hub.
  • The need for new global supplies of affordable, sustainable energy is perhaps the greatest single challenge facing the world this century. As a result, there is an increasing demand for specialists in sustainable energy.
  • On this MSc course, youll be at the forefront of innovation in this field. Well build on your existing expertise to give you a sound knowledge of the principles behind existing sustainable energy systems, including wind and solar energy, biofuels and energy storage technologies. Youll also gain the skills to design and develop new technologies.
  • The course takes an interdisciplinary approach: youll gain skills in engineering and materials research, as well as economic and management insights into energy policy developments. This will give you an enviably broad understanding of the subject – and a wide range of specialist skills to boost your career.
  • Youll be integrated into one of our research teams to work on an energy systems-related project, supervised by one of our research staff. Youll have access to our excellent facilities, enabling you to conduct cutting-edge research.
  • Accreditation

  • Our Sustainable Energy Systems MSc has been accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

Career paths

Youll leave this MSc as a well-qualified graduate, with opportunities for employment in many leading industries, as well as in research.

Graduates from Sustainable Energy programmes at Queen Mary have gone onto a diverse range of job roles including:

  • Graduate Compliance Engineer
  • Thermal Design Engineer
  • Graduate Trainee Engineer
  • IT Consultant
  • Project Planning Engineer

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 29,950per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    Queen Mary University of London, Admissions and Recruitment Office, Mile End Road, London, Tower Hamlets, E1 4NS, England

Students can experience campus life while living in London, the best student city in the world.
Research at Queen Mary is world-leading across disciplines, with its academics making a major impact across all subject areas.
Queen Mary is truly inclusive, with multiple nationalities represented on its campuses.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    31st out of 73 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 211
    131 62%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    44th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.89 72%

    67th

    2

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