- Advanced Heat Transfer and Energy Recovery (MECH11007) - 20 Credits
- Sustainable Energy Sources and Storage (MECH11009) - 20 Credits
- Sustainability Principles (MECH11010) - 20 Credits
Undergraduate
School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences
⭐ Professional Accreditation
University of the West of Scotland
MSc Sustainable Technology and Energy
An advanced engineering master’s degree designed to equip graduates with cross-cutting skills in renewable energy systems, carbon mitigation, thermal recovery, and circular economy principles to drive global Net Zero transitions.
Paisley September January
Duration
1 year full-time or 2 years part-time (September entry) / 1.5 years full-time or 2-3 years part-time (January entry)
IELTS (min)
6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Course overview
About the Course
The MSc Sustainable Technology and Energy responds directly to the global climate emergency and the emergence of a multi-trillion pound environmental goods sector, training engineers to design zero-carbon solutions.
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This vocationally relevant and research-based programme delivers a comprehensive understanding of how sustainability principles integrate across generation, management, policy, and economics.
Programme structure
Course Modules
This programme is structured to build strong subject knowledge, academic readiness and applied professional capability through each stage of study.
- Process Sustainability and Safety (MECH11008) - 20 Credits
- Postgraduate Research Methods (COMP11018) - 20 Credits
- Stakeholder Management and Governance (BUSN11124) - 20 Credits
- MSc Quality Management Dissertation (COMP11016) - 60 Credits
Placement Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Lead green infrastructure and sustainable engineering processes globally
Graduate Outcomes
StrongMeticulously validated by the Engineering Industrial Advisory Board to support direct corporate employment entry.
Graduates are uniquely equipped to capture high-remuneration positions across multinational energy providers, heavy manufacturing firms, and public environmental agencies. The robust research infrastr…
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Key placement benefits
- Advanced Heat Transfer & Thermal Recovery
- Sustainable Energy Source Optimization
- Circular Economy & Resource Safety Design
- Cross-Sector Stakeholder Governance
Placement providers
- Global Energy Utilities & Renewables Consultancies
- Heavy Industrial Manufacturing & Engineering Firms
- Sovereign Environmental Agencies & Municipalities
- Sovereign Research Institutes & Academic Hubs
Tuition information
Tuition Fees
2026/2027 Academic Year
Scholarships Available
£16,275 for the full course
£2,330 per 20-credit taught syllabus block
Flexible payment options and institutional installations are easily configurable via finance teams.
Enhanced International Scholarships are open to qualifying self-funding non-EU applicants.
*Gross tuition parameters undergo structured annual review. Values shown strictly reflect international postgraduate parameters.
English language
Entry Requirements
Postgraduate English language proficiency parameters for direct entry.
6.0
IELTS Score Required
Minimum 5.5 in each individual component
Accepted alternatives
Other recognized tests
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TOEFL iBT
78 -
Pearson PTE Academic
54 -
Duolingo English Test
105
Equivalent verified language certifications are evaluated case-by-case by our international team.
Maximum Exemptions Available
Professional Relevance
Engineered for global sustainability targets
Built around core technical competencies and authentic assessments to ensure graduates add instant organizational value within environmental engineering roles.
Industrial Advisory Board Mapped
Engineering Industrial Advisory Board Active Verification Framework
Guarantees the engineering syllabus reflects real-world thermal recovery and modern grid storage challenges.
International applicants subject to immigration control components may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Official admissions guidance
Academic Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold an appropriate undergraduate qualification or UK Honours degree (preferably 2.2 or above) in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related technical discipline. Candidates presenting alternative academic or extensive industrial vocational credentials in an engineering field are evaluated individually by the admissions panel.
Our specialized international teams are prepared to run an official qualification check and confirm your application profile.
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