MSc Sustainability in Energy Provision and Demand Management Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT)

To tackle climate change, we need a transformation in our relationship with energy.

Net zero greenhouse gas emissions can be achieved through large scale investment in renewable and low carbon energy sources combined with a radical increase in energy efficiency and the intelligent management of resources.

Study the challenges and gain an in-depth understanding of effective solutions on a wide-ranging course taught by experts from industry and academia.

Key areas of study

On this course you will examine renewable energy provision, the science and engineering behind sustainable energy, global and local energy markets, energy and resource management, and the role of decision-makers at different levels in achieving energy security and sustainability.

Explore energy technologies and new advances in energy storage, smart grids and meters, and gain practical experience in effective energy management through computer modelling, data collection and analysis.

Get to grips with wind, solar, hydro and marine energy, including everything from hands-on practical sessions to the policy and economic background that could help or hinder the rollout of these technologies.

Modules

When studying this course as an MSc you will need to study the 30 credit Introduction to Sustainability in Energy Provision and Demand Management module plus 3 additional core modules and 3 optional modules before undertaking a dissertation. Please click on the module descriptions below for information about each module.

Core modules

• Introduction to Sustainability in Energy Provision and Demand Management
• Energy Flows in Buildings – Part B
• Energy Generation from Wind
• Energy Generation from Solar
• MSc Dissertation

Optional modules

• Energy Flows in Buildings – Part A
• Environmental Politics and Economics
• Energy Generation, Supply and Demand in Cities
• Hydroelectric and Marine Energy Generation
• Work-based Project
• Applied Project

This course is created and delivered by CAT and is offered subject to revalidation by the University of East London. The course is due to be reviewed in early 2022 so this description of the course is as its currently delivered. Some aspects may change before the start of the 2022 academic year.

Why study at CAT?

Benefit from over 40 years’ sustainability experience

CAT is a world-leading eco-centre and a pioneer in researching and teaching practical solutions for sustainability, with over 40 years’ experience in low-impact building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable food production, natural resources management and more.

Immersive learning

The taught eight-week modules offer an immersive learning experience through lectures, talks, seminars and workshops delivered by our expert in-house staff, with specialist insights from visiting lecturers from industry and academia.

Practical sessions are part of the programme of module teaching weeks at CAT, allowing you to get hands-on with sustainable building materials and energy efficiency.

Many modules are shared with our other postgraduate courses, providing you with a rich learning experience with your peers.

Distance and blended learning

Students can decide on a module-by-module basis whether they want to study on-site or via distance. Allowing you more flexibility to fit study around your life and existing commitments.

Our distance learning resources are also available to students studying on-site. Students studying on-site or via distance will be able to interact and share ideas and expertise via the online learning environment and discussion apps, helping to create a richer learning environment.

Flexible study options

Courses can be studied full or part time and our courses structure allows you to choose the mode and level of study that suits you, helping you fit your studies around other commitments.

Full-time study at MSc level will allow you to complete the course in 18 months. Part-time study at MSc level will allow you to complete the course over a recommended 3 years.

Interested in studying this course? Join us for our next open day, contact us for more information or apply today.

Visit the Sustainability in Energy Provision and Demand Management MSc page on the Centre for Alternative Technology website for more details!

Entry requirements

The MSc Sustainability in Energy Provision and Demand Management is intended for students with a science or engineering background who wish to develop their understanding of sustainable energy management. For acceptance onto the programme the following requirements apply:

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific or numerate subject.
• Students who do not possess formal qualifications may be accepted if they can demonstrate that they have appropriate professional experience in an engineering, scientific, environmental or energy management field equivalent to degree standard and that they will benefit from and contribute to the programme.
• Students may be admitted with advanced standing through the recognition of credit or the accreditation of experiential or certificated learning according to the University of East London Accreditation of (Experiential) Learning (AEL) policy.
• A student may gain admission to a programme, with advanced standing, with up to half of the credits associated with the award being achieved through accredited experiential learning, or up two thirds through accredited masters certificated learning. (Where a combination of experiential and certificated learning is involved up to one half of the credits for the award may be achieved through accredited experiential learning with further credits being achieved through accredited certificated learning up to a maximum of two thirds of the credits for the award).
• Students that apply to enter stages of the programme may be admitted through normal Accreditation of Experiential Learning (AEL) or Accreditation of Certificated Learning (ACL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement. Therefore such applicants must be able to demonstrate and evidence that they have the required learning outcomes as listed in the modules for which they are seeking exemption.
• The University of East London and CAT are strongly committed to widening participation and equal opportunity for all.
• In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) is required.

Application to this programme can only be made on line.