Postgraduate Taught

Renewable Energy

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There’s a huge demand for skilled professionals in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. You could go on to a broad range of careers in the field.
You’ll explore a diverse range of renewable energy technologies, and develop industry-relevant research and analytical skills through practical lab classes.
We’re located in the UK’s energy estuary – a region at the forefront of the country’s net zero ambitions.
Designed in collaboration with industry, this MSc gives you a thorough understanding of the sector, along with the skills you need to be a part of the energy transition.
A female Renewable Energy student leaning against a banister in a modern office block
A lecturer wearing a white coat and protective goggles working on a piece of equipment in a lab
HUBS Josh Morablanco at Siemens Gamesa 01
A lecturer wearing a protective coat working on a piece of equipment in a lab

Be a part of the energy transformation with this Masters degree.

The renewable energy sector is rapidly expanding to deliver the change in our energy systems that we must achieve if we’re to reach net zero. We need skilled energy workers to deliver that change. People who are trained in planning, implementing and managing renewable energy projects.

That’s where you come in.

This conversion course is suitable for students with an undergraduate degree in any STEM subject who want to make a difference by contributing to the renewable energy transition1.

  • Graduate ready

    for a career in renewable energy

  • Designed

    in collaboration with industry

  • Work on real-world research

    and make a difference

  • Located at the heart

    of the UK’s energy estuary

  • Work with data

    from our living lab

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Course overview
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About this course

Designed in collaboration with industry, this course teaches you the skills the sustainable and renewable energy sector needs. Learning in the heart of the UK’s ‘energy estuary’, you’ll cover a diverse range of renewable energy technologies. And gain a thorough overview of the industry.

You’ll explore technologies including on-shore and off-shore wind, solar power, hydropower and biofuels. Along with carbon removal and low-carbon solutions and environmental management and policy.

Through practical lab classes you’ll develop industry-relevant research and analytical skills. Build your digital knowhow working with industry-standard software such as windPRO. Carry out resource analysis and environmental impact assessments. And enhance your professional skills including teamworking, presentation, report writing and project management.

Our strong industry links give you the chance to take part in field trips to renewable energy sites in the region. Along with opportunities to hear from guest speakers from the sector. You’ll be able to specialise in an area of choice in your dissertation and could get the opportunity to carry out real-world research.

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.

Dissertation (MSc Renewable Energy)

What fascinates you? You will make an original contribution to research by designing, carrying out and writing up a project on a topic of your choice, supported by your dissertation supervisor.

Core40 credits

Principles of Renewable Energy

​This module introduces the main forms of renewable energy, focussing on the technology and resource assessment associated with each.​

Compulsory20 credits

Research issues in Environmental Management and Renewable Energy

Work in small teams to research current topics in environmental management or renewable energy. It's an opportunity to create your own knowledge and learn skills that are highly desirable to employers, and prepare you for your own dissertation project.

 

Compulsory20 credits

Environmental and Energy Data Literacy

This module provides you with key research and data analysis skills. These skills are important for your dissertation.

Compulsory20 credits

Low Carbon Energy Solutions

Gain the practical skills and experience required for employment within the low carbon energy industry. You'll develop a broad understanding of the factors affecting low carbon energy developments and in particular, how renewable energy influences carbon management practices as well as the methods used to quantify their performance.

Compulsory20 credits

Applied Renewable Energy

This industry-focussed module is built around a series of guest lectures, site visits and practicals. Gain an understanding of renewable energy development from the people doing it, while improving analytical skills.

Compulsory20 credits

Environmental Impact Assessment

​Environmental Impact Assessments are the industry standard for assessing the impact of developments on the environment. In this module, you’ll learn about the socio-economic, ecological, environmental, aesthetic and legislative aspects of EIAs, and critically evaluate existing EIAs. You’ll also learn GIS mapping skills, which are essential in many areas of industry.

Compulsory20 credits

Research Skills in Environmental Sciences

It is more important than ever that future environmental scientists are well-equipped with the skills needed to critically assess environmental research. This module will provide you with the key skills required to assess and integrate contemporary literature and to analyse and interpret complex data to become an independent researcher.

Compulsory20 credits
8 Modules

Entry requirements

What do I need?

Typical offer
2:2 in relevant subject area

Typically a 2:2 (or above), or international equivalent in an engineering or science subject.

Additional entry requirements for this course

Applicants should also have GCSE Maths or 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

Typically a 2:2 (or above), or international equivalent in an engineering or science subject.

Additional entry requirements for this course

Applicants should also have GCSE Maths or 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

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

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?

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

Flume Laboratory

This is the flume. A device for studying the bodies of water that dominate our planet. It’s a 10-metre-long tank that can simulate a river, a slice of coastline or a cross-section of sea.

SuDSlab UK

You’ll get to work with groundwater and soil data from our living lab which links on-campus and community-based Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in a monitoring network.

Blue-Green Lab

Work with weather data, including solar radiation, collected in our Blue-Green Lab – part of our SuDSlab UK which explores how SuDS can be used to slow down surface water and reduce flooding.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.

See more in our virtual tour

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Future prospects

You’ll graduate with the in-demand skills the rapidly growing renewable energy sector needs. You could go on to a career in industry, consultancy, government, academia or non-governmental organisations. Working in a wide range of roles.

Our graduates have gone on to diverse careers including resource analyst, project manager, solar design engineer, renewable energy consultant, sustainability analyst, energy officer, and renewable engineer.

Others have gone onto further study with a PhD in renewable energies. You could apply to study a PhD in offshore wind energy at our Aura Centre for Doctoral Training, for example.

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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.

Not ready to apply?

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.

  1. Applicants seeking training in Renewable Energy Engineering should consider the MSc Energy Engineering. We are not able to supervise highly technical engineering-based projects within the MSc Renewable Energy.

All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

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