MSc Sustainable Energy Systems

at Queen Mary University of London

The need for new global supplies of affordable sustainable energy is perhaps the greatest single challenge facing the world this century. As a result, there is an increasing demand for specialists in sustainable energy.

On this MSc course, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation in this field. We’ll build on your existing expertise to give you a sound knowledge of the principles behind existing sustainable energy systems, including wind and solar energy, biofuels and energy storage technologies. You’ll also gain the skills to design and develop new technologies.

The course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the sector: you’ll gain skills in engineering and materials research, as well as economic and management insights into energy policy developments. This will give you an enviably broad understanding of the subject – and a wide range of specialist skills to boost your career.

You’ll also be integrated in to one of our research teams and work on an energy-systems-related project, supervised by one of our research staff. You’ll have access to our excellent facilities, enabling you to conduct cutting edge research that can lead to publication at scientific conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

Our Sustainable Energy Systems MSc has been accredited by IMechE, on behalf of the Engineering Council and a suffix "EngC Pathway" will be added to the degree title when a student satisfies the accreditation requirements.

Progression and award requirements for an accredited MSc are stricter thatn the requirements for a standard QMUL degree. If a student does not satisfy the accreditation requirements, but does satisfy the requirements for a standard QMUL degree, the "EngC Pathway" suffix will not be added. 

Structure

• Two compulsory module
• Four elective modules
• Research project
   

UK
Degree requirements
A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level in Chemistry or a degree with a significant Chemistry component.

Applicants with a good 2:2 will be considered on an individual basis.

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Full-time study
September 2022 | 1 year

Home: £11,850
Overseas: £25,150
 

Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable

Overseas: £2000
 

You’ll leave this MSc as a very well-qualified graduate, with opportunities for employment in many leading industries as well as in research.

Our Industrial Liaison Forum gives you a chance to network with our industrial partners and build your professional contacts. 

Graduates from SEMS postgraduate programmes have gone onto a diverse range of job roles including:

• Engineering Professionals – Civil, Design, Electrical, Mechanical
• Biochemist
• Medical Scientist
• Actuary
• Management Consultant

SEMS graduates have skills that are sought after by a wide range of industries, employers include:

• Jaguar Land Rover
• Toyota
• NHS
• Axxon