MSc Renewable Energy and Clean Technology / Course details
Year of entry: 2024
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Course description
The REaCT course will provide you with a detailed understanding of the key renewable energy generation technologies and the factors which influence their exploitation.
It provides the foundations necessary to understand the principles of solar, wind and marine energy technologies and also the knowledge required to understand: the efficient distribution of renewables; their integration into usage into zero carbon built infrastructure and to determine the economic and climate issues affecting the choice of renewable.
Course unit list
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissertation | EEEN60070 | 60 | Mandatory |
| Smart Grids & Sustainable Electricity Systems | EEEN60352 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Introduction to Power Systems | EEEN60401 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Interfacing clean energy systems | EEEN60402 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Understanding Energy as a 'system' driving modern society | EEEN60411 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Solar Energy Technologies | EEEN60421 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Zero Carbon Built Infrastructure | EEEN60422 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Marine Energy: Wind, Wave & Tidal | EEEN60431 | 15 | Mandatory |
| Techniques for Research and Industry | EEEN61352 | 15 | Mandatory |
Facilities
Excellent facilities
With access to an extensive range of leading facilities , you will get hands-on with industry-standard equipment - improving your knowledge and skills, and preparing you for work post-graduation. Our flagship facilities include the High Voltage Lab and Photon Science Institute .
The future of learning in Manchester
Our Home for Engineering and Materials Science is transforming the way our students study, research and shape the world forever. Now, more than ever, is the time to study at the University of Manchester.
At the heart of the building’s design is a desire to bring together all disciplines, in one connected and dynamic environment. The space supports a variety of teaching and learning styles, through blended lecture theatres, multi-purpose study spaces and over 250 state-of-the-art laboratories. There is also a range of technical spaces to help encourage students to shape their own learning environment.
We want our facilities to show ambition as well as recognise the real-world challenges that students will face in addressing some of the most pressing issues of our time. Our Home for Engineering and Materials Science boasts some of the most unique, industry-leading equipment and instrumentation in the sector to meet today’s requirements and those of the future.