Newcastle University, the United Kingdom
Newcastle University| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSc | Full-time | 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
| MSc | Part-time | 60 months | find out | find out | find out |
| PG Dip | Full-time | 9 - 12 months | find out | find out | find out |
| PG Dip | Part-time | 60 months | find out | find out | find out |
| PG Cert | Full-time | 9 months | find out | find out | find out |
| PG Cert | Part-time | 36 months | find out | find out | find out |
Renewable Energy Enterprise and Management (REEM) is a unique multi-disciplinary course blending appropriate project evaluation techniques and business enterprise with awareness of the potential of renewable energy technologies. The distinctive flexible learning approach blends distance learning with intensive face-to-face weeks on campus.
Testing of Evopod Tidal Turbine in our Wind Wave Current Tank
The course supports those without prior technical education in energy who want to apply management, planning or business skills in expanding renewable energy developments. The main focus is developing your enterprise culture and capability.
Newcastle University has sustainability as one of our three key societal themes. Modules and projects are led by staff from across our Faculty of Science Agriculture and Engineering and build on our many strong research teams, including our leading Institute for Sustainability.
90% of our international students rate their experience as 'excellent' (International Student Barometer, 2013)
89% of our students surveyed in the PTES (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2013) said that their expectations had been met or exceeded.
Delivery
Each module typically takes nine weeks to complete, including one week on campus at a scheduled time between September and June. Within our flexible learning framework, assessment for each module is normally based on a combination of:
There is a strong emphasis on the development of research and autonomous study skills, preparing you for a future career in a rapidly evolving environment.
Work experience
This course has an Advisory Steering Group chaired by one of the industrial members to provide external input on the relevance of the course and support many work-based projects for students.
The flexible learning structure of this course makes it easy for you to incorporate industry experience with your studies.
Accreditation
Renewable Energy, Enterprise and Management (REEM) MSc, PGDip, PGCert is recognised by the Energy Institute as an appropriate educational qualification for Membership.
Facilities
Our renewable energy courses draw on staff and facilities from across the whole Faculty including:
As a leading Russell Group research university we offer some of the UK's leading research facilities, including:
See our course fees and funding webpage - http://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/degrees/reem-msc-pgdip-pgcert/#fees&funding
A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject such as:
You do not need prior engineering or physical science education or experience. If you don't have this, you must be prepared to learn about the science of energy. This includes appreciating how renewable energy technology interacts with economic, environmental, social, political and business issues.
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and significant, relevant industry experience.
International Students
To study this course you need to meet our Band 2 English Language requirements:
Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course.
Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.
The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Pre-sessional English Course Requirements
You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.
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