Develop the skills and knowledge you need for a career in energy engineering, learning at a university located at the heart of the UK’s ‘energy estuary’.
This Masters degree is designed to produce specialists with advanced skills in distinct areas of energy engineering.
You’ll consider global energy engineering challenges such as green energy, the increasing need for renewables, energy transportation and storage and the carbon economy. And develop competence and confidence in applying engineering knowledge and techniques to a range of industrial and real-world energy-related problems.
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About this course
You’ll develop advanced energy engineering skills and knowledge at a university located at the heart of the UK’s energy estuary. A region that has long been a centre for energy production, storage and handling and is at the forefront of the country’s zero-carbon ambitions.
Hull provides you with everything you need to excel after graduating. Taught by experts, you’ll gain thorough background knowledge of the energy industry – including economics, policy and impact assessment and a technical overview.
You’ll explore how to propose, design and develop solutions to energy engineering challenges. Gain the ability to critically analyse information and effectively run projects. And learn how to choose and apply suitable technology solutions, evaluating the socio-economic and green energy impacts.
Working with industry-standard software you’ll build your digital, design and analytical skills. And apply theory and practice to the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems through your own research project.
This interdisciplinary programme is suitable for those with chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and other related backgrounds.
Module options
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.
Filters
MSc Project
This module gives you the opportunity to carry out an individual design or research and development project. It is an opportunity to gain a wider perspective of society and sustainability, while exploring project management techniques and presentation of progress, milestones and results through a variety of media.
core
60 credits
Power System Operation, Analysis and Control
This module will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the electrical power system performance analysis and control. The electrical power is the most widely used form of energy and the demand for it continues to grow. The renewable electrical energy sources such as wind and solar are intermittent by their nature, which greatly rises challenges for control of the power grids. This module will help to develop your skills in the electrical systems simulation, analysis, and smart control options.
compulsory
20 credits
Energy Generation from Conventional and Renewable Fuels
You will be introduced to the core technical and socio-economic (sustainability) aspects determining optimum engineering, the selection criteria for low carbon energy generation routes and technologies applicable around the world. This includes a range of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels, fuel processing technologies including, but not limited to; clean coal, gas, biomass and waste. You will also by acquire invaluable soft engineering skills for your future career.
compulsory
20 credits
Offshore Wind Energy
You'll be introduced to the offshore wind industry across a range of disciplines. You'll explore the trade-offs between different pressures and requirements within current industry practice.
compulsory
20 credits
Energy Technologies
This module will introduce you to a broad range of renewable and conventional energy sources. Given the importance of energy supply in both developed and developing economies, this module will provide an overview of the main renewable and conventional technologies, the principles of energy conversion, distribution and storage methods suitable for these technologies.
compulsory
20 credits
Project Management and Research Skills
This module introduces you to a structured approach to planning/bidding, managing and controlling a project. You'll explore current practices, topics and methodologies relevant to contract and project management. You'll develop research skills for designing, planning and conducting an academic or industry-based engineering project.
compulsory
20 credits
Decarbonisation of Energy and Industrial Systems
The module aims to introduce a range of technologies that aim to decarbonise industry and energy sector through the introduction of hydrogen, biofuels, low-carbon heating and cooling, and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
compulsory
20 credits
Our academics
Our academics are experts in the areas they teach and work in close consultation with industry.
We carry out internationally recognised research in offshore wind energy, petrol and petrochemicals, and renewable fuels.
Prof. James Gilbert
EEI Director
Jim is a Professor of Engineering, working on initiatives relating to offshore wind energy, energy resilience and wider issues of sustainability.
Dr Vicky Skoulou
Graduate Research Director (GRD) of School of Engineering / Assoc. Professor (Senior Lecturer) in Chemical Engineering
Vicky is passionate about biomass and waste, resilient low carbon waste-to-energy, hydrogen and net zero energy solutions. Her expertise covers a range of areas from designing thermochemical reactors to biomass waste pretreatments to solid fuels.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
When it comes to applying for this Postgraduate Taught degree, you'll need an Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). For this course, you'll need a 2:2 from a relevant bachelor's degree.
The programme is designed for graduates who have a studied a subject that is relevant to this course.
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.
Typical offer
2:2 in a relevant subject area
Applicants should have an Honours degree (typically 2.2 or above, or international equivalent) in an engineering or related discipline.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
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.
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
University of Hull undergraduates progressing to a taught masters course may receive a 20% discount on the cost of their tuition fees.
Find out if you’re eligible by visiting the University of Hull Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship page.
See more Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships and awards to students at the university to help with their financial load.
To view all of our scholarships and determine whether you're eligible, please visit our Scholarships and Awards page.
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Future prospects
The energy engineering industry is dynamic and rapidly expanding, creating a high demand for sector specialist engineers – and strong employment opportunities.
You’ll graduate with a Masters that’s accredited by the IET Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Engineering Council and puts you on the pathway to Chartered Engineer status. Along with the skills, competencies and knowledge to succeed in sectors including energy engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, renewable fuels, biomass and new energy storage facilities. You could go onto a PhD or a career within traditional and industrial sectors too, progressing energy-saving technologies.
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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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