University of Birmingham - College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering
Birmingham, United Kingdom
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
29 Aug 2025
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
GBP 11,740 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for full-time | £5,870 for part-time
Key Summary
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Help to solve one of the world's biggest environmental challenges with our MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering. Build the knowledge and skills to lead the change as we transition to a net-zero future.
You'll explore the technologies, concepts and approaches needed for sustainable energy. By learning how to find solutions to one of our most pressing challenges, you will be ready to progress your career and drive sustainability in the energy industry.
Develop a deep understanding of the energy sector as you explore sustainable energy technologies, digitisation and power engineering. Learn from global experts and build a skillset to help make data-driven decisions that will accelerate innovations in energy.
You’ll have the flexibility to tailor your studies to areas of specialist interest such as net zero systems, thermal energy, hydrogen technology and industrial engineering. Be prepared for a varied, exciting and rewarding career in the sustainable energy sector.
- Gain the skills to help us engineer a greener, more sustainable future• Benefit from our collaborations with world-class industry partners, and leading engineering and science departments
- Draw on the University's significant international standing and expertise by working with experts from the Birmingham Energy Institute
- Specialise in your area of interest by choosing from a range of optional modules which will prepare you for your future career in the sustainable energy sector
To help you afford your studies, we’ve put more than £33 million into student support and scholarships. We also offer a range of advice on searching for funding and managing your finances.
This MSc course consists of 180 credits. With 100 core credits from the Introduction to Sustainable Energy Engineering (20 credits) and Power Engineering (20 credits) and your Research Project (60 credits). The remaining 80 credits are from optional modules chosen by you.
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
- Introduction to Sustainable Energy Engineering
- Power Engineering
- Sustainable Energy Engineering Research Project
Optional modules
Select 80 optional credits from the following list. If you wish some specialisation in a ‘basket’ (i.e. to graduate with a “MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering with [name of basket]”), you should select a minimum of 40 credits from that basket plus a relevant research project in that area (i.e. a minimum of 100 credits).
Basket 1: Net Zero Systems and Thermal Energy
Module Title
- Thermal Energy
- Net Zero Energy Systems
Basket 2: Advanced Energy Systems
Module Title
- Energy Systems Modelling
- Energy Systems Design and Policy
Basket 3: Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Module Title
- Electrolysis and Hydrogen Distribution
- Fuel Cell Systems, Modelling, and Control
- Hydrogen Safety, Policy and Markets
- Introduction to Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Basket 4: Industrial Engineering
Module Title
- Energy Laboratory
- Industry 4.0 and Big Data
- Strategy Development and Delivery
- Sustainable fuel technologies
As a graduate of MSc Sustainable Energy Engineering, you will be ready to begin, or continue, your career in the ever-evolving energy sector. There is a growing focus on net-zero technologies, and you will be at the forefront of delivering a sustainable future.
Teaching is delivered by world-leading researchers from the Birmingham Energy Institute. We use a range of teaching methods, including lectures, tutorials, and workshops, where education is seen as a conversation, allowing you to improve your work and develop your skills.
- Lectures allow you to absorb large amounts of information, delivered in an accessible format from world-leaders in their fields
- Tutorials and problem classes allow you to apply your knowledge to novel problems with the support of academic staff
- Develop critical technical and analytical skills by completing coursework assignments, with tailored, individual feedback allowing you to continuously develop your work