Explore the Sustainable Energy Solutions program at University of the Highlands and Islands. This program is offered in GBR and provides an excellent learning opportunity in Masters studies.

The MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions program at the University of the Highlands and Islands equips students with essential theoretical and practical skills to thrive in the growing sustainable energy sector. This course offers a comprehensive overview of renewable energy, focusing on resources, technology, environment, and socioeconomics. It is designed for individuals already working in or aspiring to enter the renewable energy or low-carbon technology fields. Students will learn to critically analyze the principles of low-carbon energy production and sustainability, gaining confidence in assessing the viability of renewable projects. The program is delivered entirely online, allowing flexibility in study schedules, and can be pursued full-time or part-time. Graduates will be well-prepared for roles in energy management, governmental agencies, and environmental consultancy, with opportunities to progress to a PhD.

Required Courses

• Energy, climate and carbon (S1)
• Net zero society (S2)
• Renewable energy technology (S1)

Elective Courses

• Developing a community energy project (S2)
• Energy modelling for buildings (S2)
• Qualitative inquiry (S2)
• Quantitative research methods and data analysis (S1)
• Sustainable land use (S1)
• The economics of community wealth building (S2)
• Tidal wave and future energy (S2)
• Understanding sustainability discourses (S2)