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Energy Transition Systems and Technologies, MSc (Online)

University of Aberdeen

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Aberdeen

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    27 months

Course summary

Prepare for an engineering career in the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

Join the first online energy transition degree of its kind in the UK. Learn how we can integrate Low Carbon Technologies (LCTs) into current and future energy systems. You can also study this degree full-time on campus.

Energy transitions require technical, economic and social solutions to the complex challenges of decarbonisation.

This new online MSc in Energy Transition will give you an overview of these diverse challenges.

You’ll gain in-depth technical knowledge of LCTs, including:

  • wind
  • tidal
  • solar
  • hydrogen
  • and biomass.

And you’ll also study the non-technical aspects all engineers in this field need to address, covering the economics and politics of the energy transition.

You’ll take a systems-thinking approach to energy transition, to understand complex, interconnected, and increasingly digitalised energy systems.

You’ll train in a range of relevant methods for system-level analysis, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Energy System Analysis (ESA). And you’ll learn to use technical, economic and environmental analysis tools to assess and compare different technologies.

Who can study online MSc Energy Transition

This distance-learning degree is open to BSc and BEng engineering graduates, as well as graduates of other related disciplines in the physical sciences, natural sciences and mathematics.

You can study online with us anywhere in the world, with no need for a visa.

What you’ll study

You can choose to study for a:

  • Masters (180 credits)
  • exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
  • exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
  • or start with one of the short courses that make up this degree. You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time.

Assessment

This degree usually combines online assessment with written exams that you attend in person.

However, due to Covid-19, in-person exams will not take place until the September 2022 term at the earliest. Until then, we’ll be using alternative online assessments.

Careers

MSc Energy Transition Systems and Technologies will?prepare you to find work in a range of energy-related sectors, including roles with:

  • energy service providers
  • energy technology manufacturers
  • infrastructure (gas, heat, power) operators
  • utilities
  • aggregators
  • public sector organisations, including local and national government, and ministries
  • or in academia.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 6,356per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

  • University League Table

    41st

  • Campus address

    University of Aberdeen, Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, Aberdeen, City Of, AB24 3FX, Scotland

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One of the top 40 universities in the UK (Complete University Guide league tables 2025).
Student population has over 130 nationalities and strong international global networks.
Experienced international student advisers with immigration expertise supporting students from application to graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    38th out of 117 5

    29th out of 68 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    167 74%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    27th

    46

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    154 68%

    22nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    16th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.28 82%

    5th

    34

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