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Discover the benefits of this courseRenewable Energy Systems and the Environment represents one of the specialized tracks available in our Sustainable Engineering curriculum. This program investigates how we can maintain living standards while preserving global resources, focusing on energy's environmental effects and mitigation strategies. You'll gain knowledge about diverse energy requirements, sustainable power sources, and management systems for these resources, including:power, heating, and cooling demandenergy storage solutionsthermal pump technologiessolar power applicationswind and hydroelectric systemsenergy-efficient designsinnovative materialssmart control systemsbuilding science and climate controlcombined heating, cooling and power systems (across different scales)With over two decades of operation and 400+ successful alumni, our program receives consistent praise from external reviewers for its strong industry connections and exceptional project quality.Career opportunitiesProfessional roles encompass:AI Solutions SpecialistBioenergy Systems EngineerSustainable Energy AdvisorRenewable Initiatives CoordinatorEnergy Systems AnalystLeading employers comprise:GreenspanMott MacdonaldNatural PowerSSEScottish Power Energy NetworksThe Campbell Palmer PartnershipRSP Consulting Engineers
Normally a first-class or second-class honours degree (or international equivalent) in architecture, engineering or related subject.
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no individual band less than 5.5)
TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18.