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Energy and Sustainable Development MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert, MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip

De Montfort University, the United Kingdom

De Montfort University

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MSc, PG Cert, PG DipFull-time, Part-time12 - 16 monthsFebruary, SeptemberGBP 9000 per totalGBP 17100 per year

About Energy and Sustainable Development MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert, MSc, PG Cert, PG Dip - at De Montfort University

Society, industry and policymakers recognise that change is required at all levels if we are to address the challenge of climate change and sustainable development to meet the needs of future generations. At DMU, our Energy and Sustainable Development MSc reflects the knowledge and skills required by professionals working to achieve this.

You will develop an understanding of how we can achieve more sustainable development and decarbonisation through sustainable energy, more efficient production, and organisational change. You will learn from leading academics and specialists in the  School of Engineering and Sustainable Development, and invited guest speakers.

You will graduate with the skills and knowledge to bring about change in companies, communities, organisations and government. This course is ideal for individuals with a social science, physical science or engineering background, or for mid-career professionals with relevant experience.

Key features

  • Our research and teaching staff provide you with the opportunity to learn from scientists actively involved in furthering knowledge and sharing expertise.

  • We aim to have the course accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute (EI). (Note this is subject to confirmation due to changes in course structure and content. The course up to 2023 is accredited.) 

  • Teaching (from September 2023) is in 7-week blocks of 30 credits. Full-time students study four blocks; part-time students can study a smaller number each year. To find out more, see Education 2030.

  • Graduate equipped with knowledge and expertise required for careers in industry, public sector, research or education.
  • Access specialist facilities such as the Energy Laboratory, a high-tech hub for teaching, research and technology demonstration.
  • Graduates have gone on to work for global organisations including the Carbon Trust, BMW, National Grid and the European Commission, energy and environmental consultancies, central and local government and multinational organisations.

  • This is course has two intakes, late September and early February. September starters will finish in September the following year (12 months). February starters will finish in May the following year (16 months).

Notes about fees for this course

UK

2022/23 full-time fees for UK students: £8,375, part-time fees: £700 per 15 credits, distance-learning fees: £8,375 (january start)

2023/24 full-time fees for UK students: £9,000

2023/24 part-time fees: £750 per 15 credits

EU / INTERNATIONAL

2022/23 full-time tuition fees for EU and international students: £16,600 per year, part-time fees: £1,385 (January start)

2023/24 full-time fees for international students: £17,100

2023/24 part-time fees: £1,425 per 15 credits

Entry requirements

You should have the equivalent of a British Honours degree (2:2 minimum) in a relevant subject or five years’ work experience in an appropriate field.

We are happy to consider equivalent qualifications from anywhere in the world.

If you have no formal academic qualifications but do have extensive industry experience we will consider your application on an individual basis.

If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

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