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Master of Science in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition Heriot-Watt University - Orkney Campus Heriot-Watt University - Orkney Campus, UK

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GBP 19056

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

Min GPA

Program Overview

This interdisciplinary masters degree is ideal for professionals looking to become leaders in realising energy transition. The course is delivered by experts in renewable energy, economics and transition engineering at the International Centre for Islands Technology (ICIT) in Stromness, Heriot-Watt University’s Orkney campus. The learning environment is enhanced by the action research group, the Transition Lab, in the Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ). ICNZ is a partnership led by the Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) working closely alongside our leading academics and a range of other business and community organisations across the Scottish Islands of Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides. Collectively, current ground-breaking research is helping to navigate the challenges we face and making progress in the development and delivery of new renewable and sustainable energy supply and end-use systems.

This course focuses on the key drivers of the exciting new and growing field of energy transition and transition engineering:

  • Policy and economics of net zero carbon
  • Renewable energy technologies, development processes and grid integration
  • Energy transition in transport, primary production, construction and manufacturing
  • Action for climate change through organisation, enterprise and technical shift
  • Transition engineering in the broadest sense of figuring out how to build sustainable change through decarbonisation projects
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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 2 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    19056

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    9207 Per year

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    Scholarships

    This is to inform you that most of the deserving students have managed to secure their scholarships with our first and second deadlines. Now, we are entering the third round of scholarship applications, and we are expecting to offer the best scholarships to all deserving candidates ( UPTO 6000 GBP).

    Key Details of the Scholarship Program:

    • Eligibility Criteria: Students with a minimum of 55 percent in undergraduate studies
    • Payment Flexibility: Students can pay initial deposit of 1000 GBP  to secure scholarship with the remaining 3000 GBP payable at a later stage( unconditional will be issued after paying the 4000 full deposit only)
    • Scholarship  Deadline: Scholarships will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with a deadline for scholarship reservation by 30th April 2024
    • The scholarship amount will be reflected in the unconditional offer letter, and students will receive confirmation of their scholarship reservation via email after paying initial advance deposit. This scholarship is a testament to our commitment to supporting our students in their pursuit of academic excellence. We believe that your dedication and hard work deserve recognition, and this scholarship is our way of expressing our appreciation for choosing Heriot Watt University for your education.

    Generous merit scholarship for deserving UG students for the upcoming September 2024 intake

    Scholarship Eligibility and Award:

    • Applicants with 65% and above ( depend on the entry requirements of the course)
    • 3000 GBP for students holding an offers with fee range from 18000 up to 24K
    • 4000 GBP for students holding an offers with fee range from 24K and above
    • Scholarship will be offered every year.

    For an example:-

    • Bachelors in Business administration ( Ediburgh business School)
    • If you have 70 % ( min requirement) , course duration would be 4 years and total scholarship will be 3000 X 4= 12,000 GBP
    • If you have 80 % ( min requirement), student will be eligible for advance year entry – 3 years and the total scholarship will be 3000 X 3=9000
    • BBA fee :- 18704- 3000= 15704 net fee per year

    Note:- Advance year entry varies course to course, We accept MOI -refer to the website

    Please note that scholarships are limited in number and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

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