University of Birmingham - College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
MSc Global Energy Technologies and Systems
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
29 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 11,740
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Discover why we are the UK university most targeted by top graduate employers ('Graduate Market in 2024' High Fliers report) at our on-campus Postgraduate Open Day.
Discover the technologies of the future. With our Global Energy Technologies and Systems course you’ll prepare for an exciting career solving global challenges.
Explore energy supply and demand, sustainability and addressing climate change. Learn how to develop and deploy new technologies for real-world solutions and you’ll be able to make a big impact on the energy sector.
As well as broad foundations, on our programme you’ll learn about specific energy technologies and the design of energy systems. You’ll cover the economics and policy of energy to understand how energy systems operate and how they need to change. This is an interdisciplinary course so you’ll be able to apply your new skills to a broad range of careers.
- Learn about cutting-edge energy developments with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields as part of the Energy Research Accelerator initiative.
- Benefit from tailored guidance and feedback in tutorials, drawing on the University's significant international standing and expertise.
- Participate in workshops with immediate feedback from instructors, enabling timely corrections and improving your application of low carbon technologies.
- Develop independence and professionalism with project work, preparing you for leadership roles in the evolving energy sector.
We want to welcome the brightest talent to our postgraduate community. That’s why our Birmingham Masters Scholarships award £3,000 to more than 300 students each year.
This full- master's time course consists of 180 credits. 120 credits from taught modules and 60 credits from your research project.
The modules listed below are an indication only and may be subject to change. Occasionally, it may be necessary to make changes to modules, for example, to ensure they remain current and relevant.
Core modules
Module Title
- Advanced Energy Technology
- Energy Storage
- Energy Systems Design
- Energy Systems Modelling
- Energy Systems and Policy
- Fuel Cell Technologies
- Nuclear Energy
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Research Project
- Thermal Energy - conversion, storage and applications
Optional modules
Module Title
- Governance of Environmental and Energy Transitions
- Business and Strategy Development
- Energy Data and Digitalisation
- Environmental, Energy Law
- Fuel Cell Electrical Vehicles
- Fuel Cells Modelling tools and Control
- Governance of Environmental and Energy Transitions
- Hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels
- Power Generation and Carbon Abatement
- Sustainable Cooling and the Cold Chain
There is a growing industrial demand fo the education and training of future engineers in this field. This course produces graduates of the highest calibre who will be greatly in demand due to their skills, knowledge and ability to lead in teams involved in the operation, control, design, and economic analysis of the electrical power systems and networks of the future – smart grids.
The core taught material will be delivered in the form of lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, with the incorporation of expertise both from other Schools in the University, and external professionals from the energy sector.
- Learn about cutting-edge developments in your chosen areas of interest, with lectures delivered by world-leaders in their fields.
- Take part in seminars that promote independent problem-solving and enquiry-based learning.
- Develop critical technical and analytical skills, including experimental design, data collection and analysis, and problem-solving.