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University of Birmingham: Global Energy Technologies and Systems Masters
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Chemical Engineering |
| Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
| postgraduate@contacts.bham.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**This course provides both the understanding of how energy systems are changing, and what technologies will be important in the future. A challenge-driven programme sits alongside internationally-recognised innovation at the Birmingham Energy Institute that spans fundamental research through to industrial application.**
Energy systems around the world are in transition, with drivers including:
- Environmental impacts, especially climate change and air quality;
- increasing demand, and providing universal access to reliable supplies;
- growing urbanisation, putting pressure on infrastructure.
To meet these aims, new technologies are being developed, but the systems themselves are also changing. People are needed not just to develop or deploy single technologies, but to understand the context in which they will operate. This interdisciplinary course is designed to cater to that need in a global context.
The programme take a systems-based approach to the provision, distribution and utilisation of energy in all forms. Course content is delivered from the School of Chemical Engineering in conjunction with the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Government and Society, by research staff who have backgrounds in academia, industry and policy.
You will study 120 credits of core material to bring breadth and depth; as well as learning about specific energy technologies and the design of energy systems, the course also covers the economics, policy and geopolitics of energy. This will allow you to get a real understanding of how energy systems operate and must change to meet future objectives.
A 60-credit research project will give you the opportunity to explore issues in depth and allow you to undertake cutting-edge research on experimental, theoretical, or policy-based projects within one of the School’s internationally-recognised research groups.
Expertise both from across the University and from within the energy sector will be engaged to deliver our approach to the design and analysis of global energy systems, giving students a well-rounded educational experience.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to obtain, a 2:1 Honours degree from a UK academic institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in engineering or physical sciences. Consideration may also be given to excellent applicants with degrees in life sciences and economics where these included an adequate component of mathematics. Further consideration may be given to candidates with extensive, relevant post-degree experience. Some content on this course will be delivered by Social Sciences and so emphasis on writing proficiency will be more pronounced. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
Summary
This course fulfils a critical need to educate the next generation of energy professionals in concert with the internationally recognised research being undertaken through the Thermal Energy Research Accelerator (T-ERA) programme and the Birmingham Energy Institute (BEI).
Energy systems around the world are in transition, with policy drivers including:
- environment - climate change or air quality,
- increasing demand, and access to reliable supplies,
- greater urbanisation, putting pressure on infrastructure.
To meet these aims, new technologies are being developed, but the systems themselves are also changing. People are needed not just to develop or deploy single technologies, but to understand the context in which they will operate. This interdisciplinary programme is designed to cater to that need in a global context.
Chemical engineering in general is an extremely flexible and wide-ranging field, with direct impact on many sectors that are critical to the lives we lead, with the generation and delivery of energy being one of the most important of these sectors. The programme will take a systems-based approach to the provision, distribution and utilisation of energy of all forms.
You will study 120 credits of core material that spans a rather large spectrum; as well as learning about energy technologies, energy networks and energy systems design, the course also covers economics, energy policy and geopolitics. This will allow our students to get a unique insight into the design and operation of global energy systems. Expertise both from across the University and from within the energy sector will be engaged to deliver this approach to the design and analysis of global energy systems and give students a well-rounded educational experience.
A 60-credit research project will be undertaken in which you will have opportunities to undertake cutting-edge research on experimental, theoretical, or policy-based projects within one of the School’s internationally-recognised research groups. Course content is delivered in conjunction with the School of Physics and Astronomy and the School of Government and Society.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to obtain, a 2:1 Honours degree from a UK academic institution (or an equivalent overseas qualification) in engineering or physical sciences. Consideration may also be given to excellent applicants with degrees in life sciences and economics where these included an adequate component of mathematics. Further consideration may be given to candidates with extensive, relevant post-degree experience. Some content on this course will be delivered by Social Sciences and so emphasis on writing proficiency will be more pronounced. |
| Location | Main Site Academic and Student Division Birmingham B15 2TT |
University of Birmingham
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