Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as:

geography
planning
surveying
business
economics
social policy
politics
product design
industrial management
environmental management
physical or earth sciences

You do not need prior engineering or physical science education or experience. If you don't have this, you must be prepared to learn about the science of energy. This includes appreciating how renewable energy technology interacts with economic, environmental, social, political and business issues.

We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant industry experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Turn your passion for renewable energy and sustainability into real-world impact with this unique Master’s degree. Discover how renewable energy technologies blend with business enterprise, engineering and industry techniques.

Overview

If you're curious about innovation and design, this course will help you explore and identify opportunities in the growing renewable energy field.

This multidisciplinary Master’s is for professionals and graduates from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. You’ll explore the science of energy, gain a solid grounding in renewable energy technologies. You'll also learn how business, enterprise and innovation drive the sector forward.

You’ll have access to Newcastle University’s tools and infrastructure, working alongside academic staff, industry partners, and alumni.

You’ll also benefit from the region’s renewable energy, digital, and innovation clusters, including:

Throughout the programme, we'll encourage you to create meaningful value as you contribute to the pursuit of Net Zero solutions. You’ll develop your enterprise capabilities and focus on some of the biggest challenges in the sector.

Alumni

You'll work and learn amongst our well-established alumni and graduates. Many have become highly influential in the policy and innovation environment, for example:

Andrew Clark - Business Leader, Energy Systems Catapult
Ravneet Kaur - Senior Technology Acceleration Manager, Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult

Our graduates have also established renewable energy and other start-ups, including:

Ortus Energy (UK)
Creeds Energy (Nigeria)
Equiwatt (UK)

What you'll learn

You'll learn core skills in:

problem-solving
innovation and design processes
opportunity elevation
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 drivers behind energy management
appreciate how technology can contribute to renewable energy production and reduce CO2
analyse the barriers for implementing renewable energy technologies
develop and apply an entrepreneurial mindset, and use data and insight to make sound judgements for business and innovation opportunities
gain an understanding of project management, data handling, tools and techniques and risk
gain an understanding of EIA tools and techniques