Programme Specification
MSc European Masters in Renewable Energy
Academic Year: 2019/20
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, 19 Jul 2019 16:49:02 BST |
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:
K1 The scientific and technical principles of a range of renewable energy systems for optimal energy conversion
K2 The characteristics of the various types of technologies and the associated processes of manufacturing or project development
K3 Codes of practice and regulatory frameworks relevant to renewable energy systems
K4 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:
C1 Analyse and critically evaluate renewable energy resources and related technologies
C2 Make critical performance predictions for various renewable energy systems
C3 Integrate, synthesise and evaluate information, data and ideas from a wide range of sources related to renewable energy and relevant technologies and systems in problem-solving contexts.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
P1 Evaluate a range of renewable energy system design for optimal energy conversion at a given location and for particular applications
P2 Analyse economic and planning aspects of renewable energy systems as well as technological considerations
P3 Use appropriate mathematical methods for modelling and analysing engineering problems relevant to renewable energy systems
P4 Search for synthesise and evaluate appropriate information, ideas and data from a variety of sources for subsequent application in a practical context
P5 Develop and deliver a project and apply appropriate project management processes
P6 Produce evidence based technical reports which effectively communicate and interpret the results of the students or others' work.
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to
T1 Manipulate, prioritise sort and present data in a range of forms
T2 Use evidence-based methods in the solution of complex problems
T3 Work with limited, incomplete and/or contradictory information in the solution of unfamiliar problems
T4 Apply selected engineering approaches to find the solutions to problems in unfamiliar situations
T5 Be creative and innovative in problem solving
T6 Work effectively as part of a team
T7 Use a wide range of information and communications technology
T8 Manage time and resources throughout the programme of study
T9 Communicate effectively via oral, visual and written methods at an appropriate level
T10 Learn, reflect and evaluate effectively, continuously and independently in a variety of environments
4. Programme structure
4.1 Content
The below lists the modules that comprise the programme.
Semester 1
The first semester is studied at 天堂视频.
Compulsory modules (60 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
WSP033 | Solar Power | 15 |
WSP034 | Wind Power 1 | 15 |
WSP035 | Water Power | 15 |
WSP036 | Biomass | 15 |
Semester 2 (60 credits)
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
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
WSP801 | 30 ECTS Technology Specialisation | 60 |
Project (60 credits)
Code | Title | Credits |
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WSP806 | 30 ECTS European Project | 60 |
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.