Program Overview
The Energy Demand Studies at University College London Energy Institute is a MRes programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Energy Demand Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 20,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,375 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Energy Demand Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Energy Demand in Context (audited) - residential block week
- Energy Theory, Measurement and Interpretation
- Energy Society, Economics and Policy
- Research Concepts
- Communication Skills
- Guided Research Project
- Dissertation Research Project
- Catalina Spataru, Course Director
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Entry requirements
Applicants for the MRes in Energy Demand Studies should have at least a 2:1 Honours degree from a UK institution or the overseas equivalent.
Applicants who do not already possess at least a a 2:1 Honours degree from a UK institution or the overseas equivalent, may still be considered where they have a postgraduate qualification and/or significant relevant work experience in addition to a first degree.
Detailed knowledge of buildings and energy is not required to undertake the course.
The MRes in Energy Demand Studies is an interdisciplinary course
The study of energy demand in the built environment is complex and often surprising: the interplay of physics, engineering, economics and behaviour creates a challenging and exciting area of research. An appreciation of a wide range of disciplines is required to thoroughly investigate and contextualise research in energy demand. Students will develop a diverse range of skills on the MRes EDS, and these must be underpinned by an appropriate background; we expect that all prospective students will be able to demonstrate:
- Good numeracy and literacy and an ability to present ideas clearly
- An appreciation of the importance of behaviour and society in energy demand
- An understanding of or ability to learn basic physics and engineering concepts
- Strong performance in a science, engineering or social sciences discipline
Providing the best support for your studies
Original research is a primary focus of the MRes in Energy Demand Studies; the Dissertation Research Project is a key opportunity for students to investigate a topic of interest to them in detail. It is essential to ensure that our supervisory capabilities meet students\xc2\x92 needs \xc2\x96 please provide a statement of the anticipated disciplinary focus of your research (e.g. physics, economics, social science, architecture) to enable us to check that we are likely to meet your supervisory needs
What are we looking for?
When we assess your application we would like to learn:
- why you want to study Energy Demand Studies at graduate level
- why you want to study Energy Demand Studies at UCL
- what particularly attracts you to the chosen programme
- how your academic and professional background meets the demands of this challenging programme
- where you would like to go professionally with your degree
- a short statement of a topic you anticipate that you may like to study (this is likely to change over the course of the first term in the light of the courses you will undertake)
Together with essential academic requirements, the personal statement is your opportunity to illustrate whether your reasons for applying to this programme match what the programme will deliver. Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,375 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,210 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,375 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London Energy Institute directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University College London Energy Institute
University College London Energy Institute
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2029-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months