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    MSc Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering
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    MSc Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering

    University of Plymouth

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    United Kingdom, Plymouth

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Plymouth

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 21,000  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    MSc Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering

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    Key features

    • Be at the forefront of the rapidly growing field of offshore renewable energy at a time when such expertise is increasingly sought after.
    • Develop knowledge and confidence in the processes involved in the design, development, installation, operation and decommissioning of a cost-effective offshore power station.
    • Develop an understanding of the factors that affect the Levelized Cost of Energy delivered by an offshore power station.
    • Develop familiarity with industry standard software used in design.
    • Students in engineering, science and the arts have access to a range of specialist equipment and innovative laboratories in our new engineering and design facility .
    • Study at the University named eighth in the world – and best in the UK for the quality and impact of its research in Marine and Ocean Engineering in the Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2019.
    • Benefit from our research team’s expertise – our staff achieved ratings of ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ in the UK Government’s most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014).
    • Take advantage of the University of Plymouth’s leadership role in the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub.
    • Gain experience in the use of world leading facilities such as the COAST Lab test tanks as part of your taught programme and your research.
    • Live and study in ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ , with easy access to businesses and the marine environment, this is an ideal location to study offshore renewables.
    • Supervised and supported by members of the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, you will have the opportunity to undertake a substantial research project focused on an aspect of offshore renewable energy.
    • This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired a partial CEng accredited undergraduate first degree.* See jbm.org.uk for further information.
      *It should be noted that candidates completing the MSc who hold an underpinning accredited IEng degree or a non-accredited bachelor degree will need to apply for an academic assessment to determine whether they will meet the educational base for CEng registration.

    Disciplines

    School of Engineering

    Computing and Mathematics

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    This programme primarily aims to recruit graduates with a degree to honours level at 2:2 or above in engineering, mathematics, robotics, marine, computing and physical science related subjects. Entry may also be possible with other qualifications provided there is evidence of relevant industrial experience and of the capacity for postgraduate study.All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above. If your first language is not English then evidence of English proficiency is required. The minimum IELTS score for acceptable English proficiency for entry is normally 6.5 and not less than 5.5 in all components.
    For an informal enquiry, please contact Dr Martyn Hann by email.

    Career

    Careers with this subject

    Engineers are involved in all stages of the offshore renewable energy industry; from proof of concept of new energy converter concepts through to the operation, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of offshore power stations supplying clean renewable energy around the world. This programme aims to give you a step-up into this industry. Graduates will be ready to hit the ground running with project developers, engineering and design consultancies, certification agencies and marine contractors.
    Find out more about careers in the Offshore Renewable Energy industry.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 21,000 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Plymouth

    MSc Offshore Renewable Energy Engineering

    University of Plymouth

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