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    MSc/Diploma Full-time, Part-time and Distance learning

Course Description

Delivered at our Orkney Campus, this MSc is designed as a multidisciplinary transition programme relevant to students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The taught part of the programme 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 programme 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.

Entry Requirements

For MSc level entry, students must hold a good degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. life sciences, engineering, environmental studies, business studies, surveying) from a UK or Overseas University. In addition to the academic qualifications, motivation, work experience and personality are taken into consideration.

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Fees

https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/fees-funding.htm

Programme Funding

This programme has been selected to support the skills demand in Scotland’s key economic growth areas. A number of full fee bursaries are available to applicants permanently resident in Scotland.

Module Details

The Diploma and MSc degree course involves studying the 8 taught courses outlined below. If a student can demonstrate that they have already mastered the subject, they may undertake a Development Project instead of one of these courses.

  • Energy in the 21st Century
  • Economics of renewable energy
  • Environmental Policy & Risk
  • Oceanography & Marine Ecology
  • Marine Renewable Technologies
  • Renewable Technology: Integration
  • Development Appraisal
  • Development Project
  • Dissertation

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