Global Energy Technologies and Systems

Entry requirements

You should have, or expect to obtain, a 2:1 Honours degree from a UK academic institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in engineering or physical sciences.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This course provides both the understanding of how energy systems are changing, and what technologies will be important in the future. A challenge-driven programme sits alongside internationally-recognised innovation at the Birmingham Energy Institute that spans fundamental research through to industrial application.

• Environmental impacts, especially climate change and air quality;
• increasing demand, and providing universal access to reliable supplies;
• growing urbanisation, putting pressure on infrastructure.

• This course will examine the energy challenges that are currently being presented to us, and the issues that are being faced in solving these such that the increasing global energy demand can be satisfied in a way that is most beneficial to humanity. The structure of this course will give students the foundations for the breadth of expertise in energy systems required to make a significant impact on the energy sector over their career.
• The University of Birmingham is a leading institution of the Energy Research Accelerator, into which government and industry have invested £180m to undertake innovative research, develop the next generation of energy leaders, and demonstrate low carbon technologies that help shape the future of the UK’s energy landscape.
• The School of Chemical Engineering achieved an excellent performance in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) – the system for assessing the quality of research in UK higher education institutions. 87%of the research in the School was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent. It was ranked joint fourth overall in the UK for its research prowess and first nationally for research impact.
• These aspects provide an excellent platform from which to offer this programme and from which to draw on significant international standing in delivering the taught material.
• Benefit from our collaborations with world-class industry partners, and international, leading-edge engineering and science departments

This Masters degree is accredited by the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)

Information for international students

English language requirements apply (IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in all bands, and 6.0 in writing).

Fees and funding

Funding opportunities are available.