MSc Nanotechnology and Renewable Energy

at University of Surrey

Modules

Modules listed are indicative, reflecting the information available at the time of publication. Please note that modules may be subject to teaching availability, student demand and/or class size caps.
 

The University operates a credit framework for all taught programmes based on a 15-credit tariff. Modules can be either 15, 30, 45, 75 and 120 credits, and additionally for some masters dissertations, 90 credits.

Year 1:

• Battery And Electrical Systems
• Energy Economics And Technology
• Nanofabrication And Characterisation
• Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
• Rf And Microwave Fundamentals
• Rf Systems And Circuit Design
• Advances In Nanophotonics
• Microwave Design Techniques
• Nanoelectronics & Devices
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Semiconductor Devices And Optoelectronics
• Wind Energy Technology
• 60 Credit Standard Project

A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree in either Advanced Materials, Electronic Engineering, Materials Science, Nano Sciences, Physical Chemistry or Physics, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We’ll also consider relevant work experience if you don’t meet these requirements.
 

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
 

Postgraduate

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:1, you must achieve at least 60% or 65% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

To apply for one of our postgraduate courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve at least 55% or 60% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.
 

For courses that require a UK first-class degree to be eligible for a scholarship, you must achieve at least 65% or 70% in the final two years of your undergraduate study depending on the institution you have completed your degree.

Full-time - 1 year
 

UK
£10,900
 

Overseas
£23,100
 

Please note:

• These fees apply to students commencing study in the academic year 2022-23 only. Fees for new starters are reviewed annually.
• If you are on an unstructured self-paced part-time course, the fee shown is per 15 credits for the 2022-23 academic year. The fee payable in subsequent years will be reviewed annually.

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University. Our graduates have lifetime access to Surrey Pathfinder, our online portal for appointment and events bookings, jobs, placements and interactive development tools.
 

This course is specifically designed to equip you for work in the energy industry, most notably in the rapidly expanding area of solar energy and storage. It will also provide you with the opportunity to pursue further research through a PhD.