Energy MSc

MScPostgraduateEnergy
Part Time Available

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

Academic: For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) from a relevant subject area will be considered. Suitable backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, environmental and civil engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in chemical or physical sciences, supported by a strong mathematics background and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, can also be considered. To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International 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