Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability

Pursue or develop your career in energy and sustainability with our MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability degree. Choose to start in September or the following February.

Why study MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability at the University of Reading?

On this master’s programme you will develop your understanding of:

• the applications of renewable energy and sustainable technologies
• the environmental impact of using non-sustainable technologies
• the design, construction, and operation of the buildings and places in which we live, work and play
• the issues and debates around the role of energy, including the technical and policy questions that arise from global demands for secure, affordable, and sustainable processes
• carbon management
• energy use.

The University of Reading has a long history of teaching and research in this field. We have delivered a master’s programme in the subject area for more than 40 years. What started as a master’s in alternative energy, has evolved to incorporate the significant advancements in the field and our expertise in sustainability, carbon, and life cycle assessment. Graduates from any discipline are welcome.

You can also benefit from Autodesk Revit Essentials training at no additional cost. Delivered as a two-day training course, this course will boost your skills in design and construction management.

Accreditation

Our MSc Renewable Energy: Technology and Sustainability degree is accredited by the Energy Institute and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers. Successful completion of this programme satisfies the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Choose the University of Reading

The School of Construction Management and Engineering has a wide-ranging and diverse research agenda that seeks to understand the built environment across the scales, from buildings to neighbourhoods and cities, in a way that addresses societal aspirations.

Lecturers are involved in research and scholarship, all of which feeds into the teaching you will receive. We also have strong links with industry and we will help you to build your network of contacts during your studies.