Renewable Energy & Environmental Modelling

Snapshot

Aims of the Programme

Graduates from this programme will be able to make an immediate contribution to the renewable energy sector and make informed decisions that will have an impact on the development of national programmes to meet future targets. Each graduate will have a firm grasp of the predominant and emerging technologies, and will be able to set these in context using a range of environmental monitoring techniques.

• Suits students and professionals from diverse backgrounds - scientists, engineers, environmentalists, policy-makers
• A multi-disciplinary approach to sustainable solutions for future energy needs, with an in-depth knowledge of the new emerging alternative technologies
• Conference-style teaching - in one week intensive bursts
• Field trips & external conferences included in the coursework with networking opportunities for students
• Graduates make an immediate contribution to the renewable energy sector, entering public, environmental, industry and commercial industries
• Industry-based or research-related project

Programme Content

Modules cover environmental physics, law and policy, renewable energy technologies, environmental monitoring, and the hydrogen economy. The taught element will be delivered using a lively mix of lectures, seminars, peer-based problem-solving, practical sessions and site visits.

The MSc provided a good base to research renewable technologies and understand how they fit into the energy mix and government policy. After graduation, I am now employed as Chief Technical Officer at Scottish Renewables.
David Cameron, class of 2008
• Foundation in renewable energy
• Energy regulation law and security of supply
• Hydrogen economy (incorporating fuel cells)
• Physical concepts: A primer in energy, electromagnetism & electronic materials
• Renewables technologies: In depth investigation of existing & emerging technologies,
  supply & demand issues, conservation & architectural issues
• Environmental modelling: hydrology, carbon cycling, wind, wave & solar modelling
• Field trips
• Project

Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed on written and practical work, formal presentations and a project dissertation.

Entry Requirements

An Honours degree at 2:1 or equivalent in physical or engineering science is normally required, but consideration will be given to other applicants with degrees in (for example) environmental science and geography. Relevant work experience will also be taken into account.

English Language Requirement: IELTS of 6.0 (or equivalent), if your first language is not English. Please check our Language Requirements page for details of equivalent grades from other test providers, and information about the University of Dundee English Language courses.

Sources of Funding

Information about the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships can be found on the School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics scholarships webpage.

Other sources of funding for postgraduate students can be found on our Scholarships webpage.

Contact

Course Contact

Admissions Contact

Postgraduate Admissions Tutor
Dr David Rodley
School of Engineering, Physics & Mathematics
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 384558 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384558 (from outside the UK)

Fax: 01382 388313 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 388313 (from outside the UK)

Email: d.rodley@dundee.ac.uk
Postgraduate Admissions
Admissions and Student Recruitment
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN
Scotland

Telephone: 01382 384 384 (from the UK)
Telephone: +44 1382 384 384 (from outside the UK)

Fax: 01382 385 500 (from the UK)
Fax: +44 1382 385 500 (from outside the UK)

Email: postgrad-admissions@dundee.ac.uk