Program Overview
The Sustainable Energy Systems at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc 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 Sustainable Energy Systems 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 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sustainable Energy Systems 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
- Technologies for Sustainable Energy
- Sustainable Energy Contexts
- Energy and Environmental Economics
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals of Renewable Energy
- Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals of Renewable Energy
- Power Conversion
- Sustainable Energy Group Design Project
- Principles of wind energy
- Marine Energy
- Solar Energy & Photovoltaic Systems
- from cognate engineering disciplines wishing to specialise in this field;
- working in industry who wish to update their knowledge and skills;
- non-engineers who are seeking a good understanding of the engineering aspects of energy systems so that they can work within this sector, including in partnership with engineers where required (typically, those include physicists as well as chemists, mathematicians and other numerate, scientific disciplines. Exceptionally graduates from other disciplines outside science and engineering are accepted. Please note that a prior knowledge of Mathematics to first year University level is required as a strict minimum).
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).
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in engineering or physics.
If you apply with a background in another field, you may be accepted if you hold a UK first class honours degree, or its international equivalent, and have studied mathematics to first year undergraduate level, including vectorial calculus (gradients, curls, etc), complex algebra and Fourier transforms. You must also be able to demonstrate a strong interest in the energy sector.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 22,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh 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 The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 1 May 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 12 months