Sustainable Energy

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree (including Environmental and Land Sciences), with modules in Engineering Maths and/or Maths at an average grade of pass.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The Masters in Sustainable Energy is an interdisciplinary programme that will equip you for employment within the international energy sector. This programme addresses all the key aspects of sustainable energy, from the most advanced technologies through to ethical and economic considerations.

Why this programme

• This programme provides an in-depth knowledge of the social and economic drivers of the current UK and international energy industry, and insights in the behavioural, business and technical aspects concerned with energy production and distribution.
• Students will learn a range of technical knowledge in the science and engineering of energy production and use, with emphases towards chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering, dependent on the students’ preferences and past experience.
• Students will graduate from this programme with a complete scientific knowledge and appreciation of the relevance of traditional and emerging energy technologies.
• Learning will be underpinned with regular industrial lectures and commentary so that the context is maintained and highlighted throughout the year.
• Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked 1st in Scotland (Complete University Guide 2025).
• The School of Engineering has an Athena Swan Silver Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.