MSc Energy Systems Innovation at University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• aims to build capacity in energy innovation and support the development of new ideas and technologies in the energy sector by combining aspects of systems management, entrepreneurship and technical aspects of energy systems
• students are encouraged to carry our projects in an industrial environment
• students currently employed in a relevant industrial setting may carry out the project at the employer's site

Why this course?

The course has a strong focus on technical aspects of energy systems as well as entrepreneurship. The project work provides opportunities for the research and development of ideas. Typical classes that are part of the programme inclue:

• clean combustion technologies
• electrochemical energy devices
• petroleum engineering
• project scoping

All students take part in a research project to explore a practical problem related to the energy sector. The compulsory MSc project can be carried out at an employer’s site.

What you'll study

The course is offered on a full-time basis. To achieve the MSc you must accumulate no fewer than 180 credits of which 60 are awarded in respect of the Dissertation. To gain the Postgraduate Certificate you must accumulate no fewer than 60 credits from the taught classes of the course.

Learning & teaching

Course content is delivered through:

• lectures
• tutorials
• virtual learning environment
• laboratory demonstrations
• project work

Facilities

We're one of the largest chemical engineering departments in the country. Our state-of-the-art research laboratories include experimental facilities for light scattering, spectroscopy, corrosion studies, adsorption measurements and high-speed video flow microscopy. 

You'll have access to the department's dedicated computer suite which is installed with industry standard software.

Careers

There is growing world-wide demand for high-calibre graduates who can encourage innovation in the energy industry.

If you are an individual already employed in a relevant company, this course will benefit your career progression, by providing the skills and knowledge to identify, validate and commercialise possible solutions.

Upon finishing the MSc programme, some students may be eligible to apply for PhD places in the department and across the Engineering faculty.