This multidisciplinary Master’s is for professionals and graduates from both technical and non-technical backgrounds. You’ll explore the science of energy and what’s needed to support growth and adoption of clean energy.
You'll learn to use tools and techniques used within the sector gain a grounding in renewable energy technologies. You'll also learn how business, enterprise, engineering and innovation drive the sector forward.
This research-led MSc is shaped by leading initiatives, including the National Energy Centre for Energy Materials (NECEM). This brings together energy materials, industrial systems, and enterprise.
You'll have access to Newcastle University's facilities and infrastructure and will work alongside academic staff and industry partners.
You'll also benefit from the region's renewable energy, digital, and innovation clusters, including:
Throughout the programme, we'll encourage you to contribute to the pursuit of Net Zero solutions. You’ll develop enterprise capabilities and focus on challenges within the sector. You'll graduate with examples of projects you have led and activities you have undertaken, demonstrating your employability.
You'll work and learn amongst our alumni and graduates such as:
Graduates have established renewable energy and other start-ups, including:
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Having a background in energy engineering, I knew this course would add real value to my profile, and it exceeded my expectations. Renewable energy is the future, and I would most definitely encourage any prospective student to come study REEM at Newcastle
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