MSc Energy

Modules
 

• Foundations of Energy
• Technology Future and Business Strategy
• Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
• Entrepreneurship and Creativity
• Process Intensification
• Electrical Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Computational Fluid Dynamics with Heat Transfer
• Economics of Renewable Energy
• Ventilation and Air Conditioning

• For MSc entry, a good relevant Honours degree (first or second class) from a relevant subject area will be considered. Suitable backgrounds include chemical and process engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, environmental and civil engineering, marine engineering, aerospace/aeronautical engineering, and energy and power generation. Applicants with qualifications in chemical or physical sciences, supported by a strong mathematics background and coursework in subjects such as fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, can also be considered.

The cost of studying at Heriot-Watt University-Dubai largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay AED 99349 annually, to study in Heriot-Watt University-Dubai.

Many of the students on this programme are in employment and can enhance their career prospects with their current employer by gaining the MSc in Energy, both by virtue of the qualification and because they are able to contribute more by applying the knowledge and skills they acquire. This programme also equips graduates from other areas to move into employment in the increasingly important energy sector.