Master of Science (MSc) in Sustainable Energy 24 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Otago |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

Development StudiesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Cutting carbon emissions from fossil fuels is crucial if we want to avoid the worst effects of climate change. The world needs cleaner, more sustainable ways to generate power and this programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive change.


You’ll delve into the science behind renewable energy, energy efficiency and carbon reduction. You’ll gain a deep understanding of a range of renewable and non-renewable energy resources and develop the key skills required for energy analysis in industrial and commercial settings.

We cover a variety of sustainable energy topics in our courses, meaning you could dive into projects as diverse as energy-efficient housing, heat pump technology, generating energy from waste, identifying energy saving opportunities on campus, designing renewable energy installations, and assessing the potential for solar energy in university flats.


With a qualification in Sustainable Energy, you’ll gain the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to reduce carbon emissions and guide critical decision-making in the energy sector.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Development Studies

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Cutting carbon emissions from fossil fuels is crucial if we want to avoid the worst effects of climate change. The world needs cleaner, more sustainable ways to generate power and this programme will equip you with the knowledge and skills to drive change.


You’ll delve into the science behind renewable energy, energy efficiency and carbon reduction. You’ll gain a deep understanding of a range of renewable and non-renewable energy resources and develop the key skills required for energy analysis in industrial and commercial settings.

We cover a variety of sustainable energy topics in our courses, meaning you could dive into projects as diverse as energy-efficient housing, heat pump technology, generating energy from waste, identifying energy saving opportunities on campus, designing renewable energy installations, and assessing the potential for solar energy in university flats.


With a qualification in Sustainable Energy, you’ll gain the technical knowledge and problem-solving skills to reduce carbon emissions and guide critical decision-making in the energy sector.

Admission Requirements

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  1. Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
  2. Every applicant must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science majoring in the subject or subjects of study proposed with an average grade of at least B, or have an alternative qualification acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sciences).
  3. An applicant seeking admission to the thesis-only option of the programme (see regulation 2(c) below) must have been awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science with Honours or the Postgraduate Diploma in Science, including research report, thesis preparation, or dissertation with an average grade of at least B+.

2 Years

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