MSc Renewable Energy and the Built Environment: University of East London

About the programme

The programme examines the theory and practice of renewable energy technologies with special reference to the built environment. It ranges from the political, economic and social background of energy issues, including global examination of energy provision and consumption and climate change to local environmental considerations. The theory and practice of renewable energies are examined through both practical work and the lecture programme enabling students to critically analyse the benefits and drawbacks of renewable energy systems.

Career opportunities

There is a significant skill shortage in the area of renewable energy, particularly where it relates to the built environment. There are employment opportunities in local government, private industry, architectural practices, non-governmental organisations associated with the environment, and in private practice. The many skills acquired and areas considered during this programme are excellent preparation for work in any of the above areas.

Admission requirements

The programme is intended to cater for those with an engineering background. For acceptance onto the programme the following requirements apply:

• First degree with an appropriate technical background
• Students who do not possess formal qualifications but who can demonstrate that they have gained appropriate knowledge and skills equivalent to degree standard and that they will benefit from and contribute to the programme, may be accepted. Students may be admitted with advanced standing through the recognition of credit or the accreditation of experiential or certificated learning according to the University of East London Accreditation of (Experiential) Learning (A(E)L) policy.
• A student may gain admission to a programme, with advanced standing, with up to half of the credits associated with the award being achieved through accredited experiential learning, or up two thirds through accredited certificated learning.
• All students are expected to be interviewed which may take place by telephone
• The University and CAT are strongly committed to widening participation and equal opportunity for all.
  You must be able to understand and express yourself in both written and spoken English and some evidence e.g. TOEFL at 550 or an IELTS score of 6.0 will be required.