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Postgraduate Taught

Advanced Energy Technologies for Buildings and Industry

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Professor Xudong Zhao - CSET Research - EEI

You’ll gain an understanding of the advanced and innovative energy technologies that are essential to reach net zero.

Developed in collaboration with industry, this MSc teaches you the skills you need for a career in energy and sustainability.

Your learning will take place at a university located at the heart of the UK’s energy industry – a region at the forefront of the country’s net zero ambitions.

You’ll practise testing energy technologies working in our state-of-the-art CSET lab.

With regular visits, you’ll have access to the research and teaching facilities at the Aura Innovation Centre - a £12 million hub for low-carbon innovation.

The climate crisis means how we generate, store and utilise energy must change if we are to successfully reduce carbon emissions.

Designed in close consultation with industry, this Masters degree aims to create a new generation of leaders that have the knowledge, skills, and experience to make a difference in the sustainable energy sector.

You’ll build your knowledge and practical skills in advanced energy technologies for building and industry application. And develop an understanding of the innovative approaches to energy technologies that are essential to meet global zero carbon targets.

Developed with experts

to prepare you for a career in energy
Located at the heart

of the UK’s energy estuary
State-of-the-art facilities

like our CSET Laboratory
Work on real-world research

with leaders in the field
Strong links with industry

inform our innovative teaching

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Course overview

Module options

About this course

Study the latest technologies and practices that are actively shaping the energy sector today. At a university located at the heart of the UK’s energy estuary – a region at the forefront of the country’s zero-carbon ambitions.

You’ll explore technologies such as solar energy, sustainable heating and cooling, smart energy, biomass, and energy storage. Develop an in-depth understanding of the mitigation and adaptation approaches to reduce carbon dioxide emissions with high-efficiency energy technologies. And build your expertise in physical and numerical modelling of advanced energy technologies.

Our teaching is informed by the research expertise in our Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET). You’ll benefit from our strong international, national and regional links with industry and research. Gain practical experience of renewable energy system design including studying and working with real-world demonstrations of low-carbon heating and cooling systems. And carry out an independent investigation into a specific area of energy and low carbon technologies – including opportunities to work on a real-world research or consulting project.

Find out more

Watch our recent webinar to hear from the course leader and tutors and find out more about this innovative Master's programme.

Choose your modules

For a full Masters degree, you'll study 180 credits over the duration of your course. Some programmes offer a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) qualification or a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) qualification. For a PGDip, you'll study 120 credits, and for a PGCert, you'll study 60 credits.

Energy Sources and Utilisation Technologies

An introduction to the characteristics of the available energy sources and relevant energy utilisation technologies. National and international examples of various energy systems are examined critically regarding the energy technology selection, system design, installation, and performance analysis for a range of energy systems. These fundamentals are essential to understanding both the origins and developments of energy sources and their utilisation technologies.

Core•20 credits

Sustainable Heating Technologies and Systems

This module aims to introduce and examine the sustainable heating systems with an in-depth attention to the fundamentals and challenges of the heating technologies. Key topics include heat pump, solar heating, biomass heating, hybrid heating, and other sustainable heating options.

Core•20 credits

Sustainable Cooling Technologies and Systems

Develop critical and informed knowledge of the sustainable cooling technologies and systems which are essential to carbon emission reduction of residential and industrial buildings.

Core•20 credits

Energy Storage Technologies and Systems

You'll be introduced to energy storage theories and technologies, as well as the latest innovations of the field for research and industry. The module imparts the sound knowledge and innovation mindset that employers urgently need in this exciting and fast-evolving field.

Core•20 credits

Solar Energy Technologies and Systems

Examine a range of solar energy technologies such as solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, concentrated solar power, and hybrid solar technologies. The performance and characteristics of the different types of solar energy technologies will be critically examined and practical examples of such systems will be discussed.

Core•20 credits

Energy Efficiency and Smart Energy Technologies

On this module, you'll be introduced to the management of the energy supply and consumption. The key topics include smart energy supply and distribution, building energy management systems, building energy efficiency technologies, as well as incentives and policies to promote the application of energy efficiency technologies.

Core•20 credits

Research Dissertation (Advanced Energy Technologies

In the research project, you will carry out an independent investigation into a specific area of energy and low carbon technologies, supervised by an experienced member of academic staff experienced in the field of enquiry.

Core•60 credits

7 Modules

Our academics

Our research expertise includes energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable building technologies, low carbon heating and cooling, energy management and solar energy.

We're contributing to the drive towards decarbonisation while accelerating economic growth and improving global living standards.

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Featured academic

Professor Xudong Zhao

Xudong is a globally recognised energy researcher with a focus on sustainable building services, renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. He’s published hundreds of research papers and completed over 40 engineering consultancy projects.

Featured academic

Dr Zishang Zhu

Dr Zishang Zhu is a Senior Research Fellow and lecturer for the Advanced Energy Technologies for Buildings and Industry, and Renewable Energy programmes.

Entry requirements

UK
International

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

A 2:2 undergraduate degree in a relevant science, technology, engineering, or maths, or international equivalent.

If you’re an undergraduate student at Hull, you’re guaranteed a fast-track route to this postgraduate degree, as long as you meet the entry requirements.

In order to ensure our students have a rich learning and student experience, most of our programmes have a mix of domestic and international students. We reserve the right to close applications early to either group if application volumes suggest that this blend cannot be achieved.

What do I need?

Typical offer

2:2 in relevant subject area

A 2:2 undergraduate degree in a relevant science, technology, engineering, or maths, or international equivalent.

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

This course requires academic IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each skill. See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

UK
International

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
Optional field trips
Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
Student visas (international students)
Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PCs on campus, but you may want your own)
Printing and photocopying
Professional-body membership
Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our scholarships

We offer a number of awards, bursaries and scholarships for eligible students. They’re awarded for a variety of reasons including academic achievement and/or to help those on lower incomes.

Scholarships and bursaries are separate to student loans. And the best bit is, you don’t pay a penny back.

Find out more about our scholarships

Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 25% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.

Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.

International Scholarships and Bursaries

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for international students.

To find out more and see if you're eligible, please visit the International Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Take a look at our facilities

Aura Innovation Centre (AIC)

You’ll have access to the research and teaching facilities at the Aura Innovation Centre – a £12 million low-carbon innovation hub based in the Humber.

CSET Laboratory

Based at the Aura Innovation Centre our state-of-the-art CSET lab gives you the chance to run experiments and test critical energy efficiency technologies supported by technical support staff.

Industry-standard software

You’ll build industry-relevant digital skills working with software like IESVE – a widely used environmental and energy simulation tool – and EnergyPlus – a whole-building energy simulation program.

Supercomputing

You’ll have access to Viper – the highest-spec computer at any university in the North of England.

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Future prospects

You’ll graduate with the key skills you need, as well as a practical and theoretical understanding of the current issues in advanced energy technologies, so you’re prepared for a career in the global renewable energy, engineering and architectural sectors.

You could go on to work for a range of different organisations including energy and sustainability consultancies, construction companies, research institutes, government agencies, non-profit organisations and start-ups working within low carbon energy technologies and built environment.

You could also progress to a PhD or further research in sustainable energy technologies.

Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

Make your application online now, and our admissions team will get back to you as soon as possible to make you an offer.

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How to apply

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We regularly deliver virtual and on-campus events to help you discover your perfect postgraduate course, whether it’s a subject you already love or something completely different. Our events are an opportunity for you to chat to tutors and current students and find out about the career options a postgraduate degree could lead to.

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Advanced Energy Technologies for Buildings and Industry