Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management (REEM) MSc
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
DURATION
12 up to 60 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 27,600 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international students; GBP 12,300 - home students full-time; GBP 6,150 - home students part-time per year;
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Introduction
Our unique course blends project evaluation techniques and business enterprise with awareness of the potential of renewable energy technologies.
This multi-disciplinary MSc is for both practising professionals and graduates. You'll come from a diverse range of disciplines including:
- geography
- planning
- surveying
- business
- economics
- social policy
- politics
- product design
- industrial management
- environmental management
- physical or earth science
- engineering
Our MSc Renewable Energy course supports those without prior technical education in energy. Bring your curiosity for innovation and design and learn how to identify opportunities in the renewable energy field. Together we'll concentrate on some of the biggest challenges we face in the sector. We'll also help develop your enterprise, culture, and capability.
We're at the forefront of carbon neutrality and net zero research, with a strong focus on the benefits of renewable energy.
You'll have access to the tools and infrastructure of Newcastle University while working amongst our alumni, policy and industrial partners and staff. You’ll also have access to the renewable energy clusters in North East England.
Alumni
You'll work and learn amongst our well-established alumni and graduates. Many have become a big influence in the policy and innovation environment, including:
- Andrew Clark, Energy Programme Lead, North East Local Economic Partnership
- Ravneet Kaur, Innovation Manager, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult
Other graduates have also gone on to establish renewable energy start-ups, including:
- Ortus Energy (UK)
- Creeds Energy (Nigeria)
Rankings
- 1st in the UK and 8th in the world for sustainable development – Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022
- 42% of our research is classified as 4* world-leading research – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- 65% increase in research power since 2014 – Research Excellence Framework 2021
- Global Top 125 University - QS World University Rankings 2023
- Global Top 140 University - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023
Curriculum
What you'll learn
You'll learn core skills in:
- problem-solving
- innovation and design processes
- information processing
- data collection and analysis
- library and internet research
- teamwork
- communication and presentation
You will also:
- evaluate the renewable energy policy drivers at an international, national, and regional level
- gain an appreciation for energy, its generation, and the drivers behind energy management
- appreciate how technology can contribute to renewable energy production and reduce CO2
- analyse the barriers to implementing renewable energy technologies
- assess the entrepreneurial characteristics of individuals and organisations
- use your insight to make sound judgements for business and innovation
gain an understanding of:
- the project planning and delivery process
- data, research and project planning tools and techniques
- project budgeting
- risk analysis and management
learn how to:
- demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of social and commercial opportunities in the sector
- spot and evaluate new opportunities for change
- undertake EIA projects
- communicate the outcomes of an EIA process in an appropriate formal written report
Compulsory Modules
- Renewable Energy: Biomass and Bioenergy 10
- Renewable Energy: Policy, Politics and Ethics 10
- Renewable Energy: Energy Management 10
- Environmental Impact Assessment 10
- Introduction to Hydro, Wind, Wave and Tidal Energy 10
- Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering 20
- Introduction to Photovoltaics 10
- Quantifying Energy Decision-Making 10
- Energy from the Earth 10
- Project Management Appreciation 10
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Science and Engineering 10
- Enterprise Project 60
You also take the following module:
- Data Preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation for MSc (10 credits)
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this MSc are prepared for a wide range of careers across the globe in various sectors, including:
- local government
- energy consultancies
- large and small engineering consultancies
- entrepreneurship and business start-ups
We'll prepare you for a wide range of careers across the globe, including:
- AR POWER
- Blackfinch Group
- Durham County Council
- Durham University
- Gentoo
- ILF Business Consultant
- Julies Bicycle
- North East Local Enterprise Partnership
- Peel Energy
- PetroRayna Resources
- SEGRO plc
- The Energy Hub
- US Army
This course also provides a route into PhD level study.
Industry links
Our strong industrial and stakeholder engagement means our degree programmes are shaped by industry, experts and government policy. You'll typically benefit from this engagement through:
- industry guest lectures
- site visits
- projects
- placements
- employment opportunities with added support from our Careers Service
We have close links with the Energy Institute, industry, centres of excellence and graduates. Allowing you to enhance your employability through a diverse industry network.