Marine Renewable Energy

MSc
Heriot-Watt University

Course details

Course description

This MSc is designed as a multidisciplinary transition degree relevant to students from a wide variety of backgrounds wishing to apply their knowledge and experience in the renewable energy industry.

The taught part of the degree addresses the technical, environmental and economic drivers that are shaping the marine renewable energy industry. An individual research project then allows students to specialise in a topic of their choice.

The degree team has strong links with stakeholders in marine renewables and has unique experience and expertise gained at the geographical heart of marine renewables in the UK. A strong emphasis is placed on project work that simulates real working situations and international examples.

**Flexible study options**
This course can be studied full-time or part-time on campus in Orkney.

Online Learning
Delivered only by Online Learning this course is ideal for those in employment or with other commitments, providing flexible study options that fit around you and your life. Students will have a maximum of two years from registering for each taught course until they have to complete the online assessment.

Students receive comprehensive materials for each course through an online Virtual Learning Environment.

Subjects

  • Energy
  • Petroleum engineering
  • Engineering

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Heriot-Watt University

admissions@hw.ac.uk

0131 449 5111

Provider website

Riccarton

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website.

Course options

Course details

Distance learning

1st Sep 2022 to 1st Mar 2025

Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

Venue details

Riccarton

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.

Course details

Part time

1st Sep 2022 to 1st Sep 2024

Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

Venue details

Orkney Campus

The Old Academy

Back Road

Stromness

KW16 3AW

Course details

Full time

1st Jan 2023 to 1st May 2024

Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

Venue details

Orkney Campus

The Old Academy

Back Road

Stromness

KW16 3AW

Course details

Full time

1st Sep 2022 to 1st Sep 2023

Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

Venue details

Orkney Campus

The Old Academy

Back Road

Stromness

KW16 3AW

Course details

Full time

1st Sep 2022 to 1st Jun 2023

Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

Venue details

Orkney Campus

The Old Academy

Back Road

Stromness

KW16 3AW

Course details

Part time

1st Sep 2022 to 1st Jun 2024

Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

Venue details

Orkney Campus

The Old Academy

Back Road

Stromness

KW16 3AW