MSc Applied Data Science (Renewable Energy)

at University of Exeter

The pressing climate crisis has awakened the world to the need for a green technology-enabled revolution. We will expose you to the contemporary research and technologies, guiding you through relevant concepts and trends in data science and modelling and modern methodologies in the fields of AI and Control.
 

• Term 1: students develop core skills and understanding during the modules in data science and in renewable energy.
   
• Term 2: students are exposed to state-of-the-art methods in the Trends in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence module, put their data science skills and renewable energy knowledge into practice by completing the interdisciplinary Tackling Sustainability Challenges using Data and Models, and can select options from a suite of Renewable Energy Engineering modules.
   
• Term 3: students undertake an advanced data science and modelling project
   

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
 

Compulsory modules

• Fundamentals of Data Science    

• Trends in Data Science and AI    

• Data Science and Modelling Dissertation    

• Tackling Sustainability Challenges using Data and Models    

• Renewable Energy Systems    

A good degree (normally a 2:2).
 

Successful applicants will usually have at least an A-level or equivalent in Mathematics and/or have received quantitative skills training as part of their undergraduate programme, or possess relevant professional experience.
 

Prior experience of coding is not necessary on this course.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS

  Overall score 6.5. No less than 6.0 in any section.
   

• TOEFL

  Overall score 90 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, 21 for listening, 22 for reading and 23 for speaking.

UK fees per year:
£10,000 full-time 
 

International fees per year:
£23,000 full-time

The UK has one of the world’s strongest and most developed data analytics sectors, predicted to grow by 177% over the next 5 years and demand for qualified professionals continues to grow. The UK’s commitment to expansion of renewable energy is likely to mean a high level of investment in the sector in the next decade. The adoption of the UK’s microgeneration tariff in 2009, the Green Deal in 2013, the phased adoption of the Renewable Heat Incentive from 2011-2014 and introduction of Contracts for Difference in 2014, suggests continued strong support for rapid expansion of renewable energy in the UK.