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MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition will equip you with the skills and knowledge to have a real impact as a leader in renewable energy and energy transition. You dont need to be an engineer to apply for this masters programme as it is suitable to professionals from a wide variety of academic backgrounds who want to work in the industry and through interdisciplinary teaching and learning, youll be prepared for active participation in the transitions of energy generation and use.

Youll acquire a broad knowledge of renewable energy systems and the issues surrounding them, and youll gain the tools to understand the wider systems that rely on energy and look for solutions beyond the simple decarbonisation of existing activities.

At the centre of the programme is the discipline of Transition Engineering. This is a relatively new field that focuses on driving and facilitating transitions towards a more sustainable and resilient future. It is rooted in the recognition that significant societal and technological shifts are necessary to address pressing global challenges, such as climate change and resource depletion.

Youll learn from experts in renewable energy, economics, and transition engineering, and develop a clear understanding of the key drivers of energy transition and transition engineering through being introduced to:

• aspects of energy transition
• the technologies of renewable energy generation and its integration into wider systems,
• he importance of energy efficiency in buildings and in transport,
• energy policy,
• economics,
• project finance,
• environmental science, which is critical for predicting and managing the impacts of energy systems.

Teaching is reinforced with project work where emphasis is placed on simulating real-life situations and processes. Through this, youll learn how to use key communication platforms including digital tools for data analysis, modelling, and other interactive approaches.

Most the worlds greenhouse gas emissions relate to energy. This means that to achieve net zero, we must redevelop our energy systems at an unprecedented rate. According to a recent report, over 100,000 new people will be needed to work in the energy sector in the UK alone by 2030. Upon completion of this masters programme, you will possess a diverse skill set that opens a wide range of opportunities and roles in renewable energy companies, government agencies, consulting firms, community groups, research institutions, and non-profit organisations.

Graduates leave with wide ranging inter-related and cross-disciplinary skills spanning the breadth of the renewables sectors. The degree will be of particular interest to anyone considering transitioning to leadership in energy transition and net zero.