MSc in Energy
Academic City, United Arab Emirates
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
AED 85,050 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission
** all tuition fees inclusive of VAT
Key Summary
Overview
The Energy MSc at Heriot-Watt provides the opportunity for graduate engineers or scientists and corporate members of related professional bodies to acquire the detailed knowledge needed to meet the challenges and develop opportunities within the energy industry. The programme is directly related to the energy challenges facing every region of the world, including the Gulf region.
Heriot-Watt recognises that learning needs to be flexible and this programme allows experienced and recent graduates to tailor the programme content and structure to their specific needs. The University uses a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Vision, which can be accessed via the Internet. Students will study courses and submit assignments through Vision at their own pace, allowing them to study for a recognised degree alongside their professional career.
Upon graduating from the Master’s programme, graduates will meet the academic requirements for membership of the Energy Institute.
Course content
A broad range of Energy disciplines is reflected in this degree, which covers Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment and Energy in Buildings. The programme structure is outlined below.
Semester 1
Mandatory
- Foundations of Energy
Optional (choose three)
- Process Intensification
- Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers
- Electrical Power Systems
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Semester 2
Mandatory
- Technology Future and Business Strategy
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
Optional (choose two)
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Demand Management and Energy Storage
- Building Energy Management
Summer session (mandatory)
- Master’s Dissertation (Master’s students only)
Semester timetable
September starters
- Semester 1 - September to December
- Semester 2 - January to April
- Summer session - May to August
- Graduation - November
January starters
- Semester 2 - January to April (Year 1)
- Semester 1 - September to December (Year 1)
- Summer Session - May to August (Year 2)
- Graduation - November (Year 2)
Many of the students on this programme are in employment and can enhance their career prospects with their current employer by gaining the MSc in Energy, both by virtue of the qualification and because they are able to contribute more by applying the knowledge and skills they acquire. This programme also equips graduates from other areas to move into employment in the increasingly important energy sector.