Programme Specification
MSc European Masters in Renewable Energy
Academic Year: 2018/19
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our .
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XXI (Postgraduate Awards) (see
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
Awarding body/institution | 天堂视频 |
Teaching institution (if different) | |
Owning school/department | Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering |
Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
Final award | MSc/ PGDip / PGCert |
Programme title | European Masters in Renewable Energy |
Programme code | WSPT09 |
Length of programme | The programme is available on a full-time basis. The duration of the programme is 15 calendar months. The 60 credit (30ECTS) Master鈥檚 project is a requirement for the award of MSc and is undertaken after the completion of the taught modules in Semester 2. The Master鈥檚 project must be completed within a maximum period of one calendar year following the completion of the taught modules. The normal duration of the project is five months starting in June. |
UCAS code | |
Admissions criteria | MSc Full time: |
Date at which the programme specification was published | Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:39:01 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
The European Masters in Renewable Energy aims to develop a thorough knowledge of the viable renewable energy technologies, with reference to the generation and storage of electricity and heat in developed and developing countries.
The programme:
- Provides a deep technical comprehension across key renewable energy technologies and related fields and creates a context for energy and heat production, storage and use.
- Enables students to specialise in a particular technology or implementation aspect.
- Enables students to undertake a project related to the specialisation in industry, a research laboratory or at the university and during which the student can gain practical and/or research experience.
- Enables students to gain experience in at least two European countries.
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence; Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer Standard, Engineering Council UK, 2013
- UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence; The Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes, Engineering Council UK, 2013.
- Subject Benchmark Statement: Engineering, The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, February 2015
- Master's degree characteristics, the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, September 2015.
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
- The principles of a range of renewable energy systems for optimal energy conversion
- The characteristics of the various types of technologies and the associated processes of manufacturing such systems
- Codes of practice and regulatory frameworks relevant to renewable energy systems
- The socio-economic effects of the introduction and use of the relevant technologies
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
- Analyse and critically evaluate renewable energy resources at a specified location given appropriate data
- Make critical performance predictions for various renewable energy systems
- Integrate, evaluate and use information, data and ideas from a wide range of sources
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
- Evaluate a range of renewable energy system design for optimal energy conversion at a given location and for particular applications
- Analyse economic and planning aspects of renewable energy systems as well as technological considerations
- Use appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing engineering problems relevant to renewable energy systems
- Search for and retrieve appropriate information, ideas and data from a variety of sources to critically evaluate a range of renewable energy systems
- Develop and manage a project and apply appropriate processes
- Produce technical reports, papers, diagrams and drawings to effectively communicate with relevant target groups.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
- Manipulate, prioritise sort and present data in a range of forms
- Use evidence-based methods in the solution of complex problems
- Work with limited, incomplete and/or contradictory information in the solution of unfamiliar problems
- Use advanced engineering approached to find the solutions to problems in unfamiliar situations
- Be creative and innovative in problem solving
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Use a wide range of information and communications technology
- Manage time and resources throughout the programme of study
- Communicate effectively via oral, visual and written methods at an appropriate level
- Learn, reflect and evaluate effectively, continuously and independently in a variety of environments
4. Programme structure
4.1 Content
Code |
Module title |
Modular weight |
Semester |
C/O |
WSP033 |
Solar Power |
15 |
1 |
C |
WSP034 |
Wind Power 1 |
15 |
1 |
C |
WSP035 |
Water Power |
15 |
1 |
C |
WSP036 |
Biomass |
15 |
1 |
C |
WSP801 |
30 ECTS Technology Specialisation |
60 |
2 |
C |
WSP806 |
30 ECTS European Project |
60 |
2 |
C |
Key: Compulsory = (C) Optional = (O)
4.2 The first semester is studied at 天堂视频. The second semester is undertaken away from 天堂视频 and comprises a 60 credit (30 ECTS) specific technology specialisation taken from:
•Wind energy National Technical University of Athens
•Grid Integration University of Zaragoza
•Photovoltaics University of Northumbria
•Solar Thermal University of Perpignan
•Ocean Energy IST Lisbon
•Sustainable Fuel Systems for Mobility, Hanze University of Applied Sciences
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
5.1 In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of .
5.2 Provision will be made in accordance with for candidates who have the right of re-examination to undergo reassessment in the University’s special assessment period.