Energy MSc
About This Programme
One-year MSc Energy covering renewable and non-renewable energy systems, sustainability, and business strategy. Mandatory modules (Sep intake): Foundations of Energy (Sep), Technology Futures and Business Strategy (Jan), Critical Analysis and Research Preparation (Jan), Masters Dissertation (May). January intake follows the same modules in shifted order. Optional modules: Electrical Power Systems, Renewable Energy Technologies, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Economics of Renewable Energy, Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer, Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Demand Management and Energy Storage, Advanced Thermodynamic Applications, Energy Systems and Buildings. Virtual learning environment (Canvas) enables flexible study alongside professional work; January entrants are not required on campus during the summer break. Entry: a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) in an engineering or science discipline. Acceptable backgrounds: chemical / mechanical / electrical / environmental / civil / marine / aerospace engineering, plus chemistry or physics with strong mathematics. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Full-time 1 year; part-time 2 years. Tuition AED 107,484/year full-time (incl. VAT) or AED 53,742/year part-time. Accreditations: Energy Institute (EI), accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council; graduates partially meet academic requirements for Chartered/Incorporated Engineer registration; UAE MoHESR; UK Royal Charter. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Mutasim Ibrahim Nour (Associate Professor). Inter-campus transfer available via Go Global.
What You'll Study
Year 1, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide A broad range of energy disciplines are reflected in this degree, which covers Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment and Energy in Buildings. The programme structure is outlined below.
- Foundations of Energy
- Technology Futures and Business Strategy
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
- Masters Dissertation
Optional courses
- Electrical Power Systems
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Economics of Renewable Energy
- Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer
- Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Demand Management and Energy Storage
- Advanced Thermodynamic Applications
- Energy Systems and Buildings
Year 1, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide A broad range of energy disciplines are reflected in this degree, which covers Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Legislation, Environmental Impact Assessment and Energy in Buildings. The programme structure is outlined below.
- Technology Futures and Business Strategy
- Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
- Foundations of Energy
- Masters Dissertation
Optional courses
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Advanced Thermodynamic Applications
- Demand Management and Energy Storage
- Energy Systems and Buildings
- Electrical Power Systems
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Economics of Renewable Energy
- Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer
- Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Energy Institute (EI) This programme is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council. Students completing an EI accredited degree are deemed to have met part or all of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and are in a strong position to move on to achieve professional engineering status after a period of initial professional development in industry. The accredited MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for CEng will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration. MoHESR and UK Royal Charter This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter. To learn more about the process of how to obtain the equivalency for your high school qualifications, please visit the MOE equivalency page.
Programme Details
Award
MSc
Start Date
September, January
Duration
1 year
Qualification
MSc
Subject Area
Energy
Study Pattern
Full time / Part time
Delivery Format
In person