MSc Renewable Energy and Clean Technology with Extended Research

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 38,400 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MSc Renewable Energy and Clean Technology with Extended Research

About

Find out about the exciting opportunities and challenges of the REACTER MSc with this video.

The REACT course will provide you with a detailed understanding of the key renewable energy generation technologies and the factors which influence their exploitation.

It provides the foundations necessary to understand the principles of solar, wind, and marine energy technologies and also the knowledge required to understand: the efficient distribution of renewables; their integration into usage into zero carbon built infrastructure and to determine the economic and climate issues affecting the choice of renewable.

Prior to your Summer break at the end of year one, you will be allocated your dissertation project. You will meet with your supervisor to discuss your dissertation and agree on the exact topic - this step enables projects to be well-aligned with your interests and those of your supervisor. Your extended project takes place throughout semesters one and two of your second year, giving you the opportunity to devote yourself to investigating an engineering challenge, and developing research skills of relevance to either future academic studies or work in industry. Extended projects will be available focusing on material from across the taught content of the REaCT MSc. Assessment of the extended project include participation in a mini-conference (poster, academic paper and presentation), an extended abstract, and a dissertation.

Disciplines

Master of Science

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We require a good Upper Second Class Honours degree or international equivalent in any of the following: electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering, civil engineering, advanced structural engineering, physics, mathematics, statistics, or equivalent scientific discipline which includes a significant mathematical and engineering content. Other subject areas may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on their level of numerical analysis and modelling content, for example economics, environmental sciences, finance, commerce.

Applicants will be considered with alternative qualifications who also have appropriate industrial experience.

To progress to the second year of this course, we usually require performance at Distinction level. Students who do not meet the criteria to progress to the second year will instead graduate with the one-year Renewable Energy & Clean Technology MSc or an alternative appropriate qualification.

Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place must demonstrate that they have met all the conditions of their offer by 31st July 2025.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is:

IELTS at least 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0.
TOEFL iBT : at least 90 overall with no subtest below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition.
Pearson PTE : at least 70 overall with no subtest below 65.
An acceptable equivalent English Language qualification .

Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .

Career

Career opportunities

I chose The University of Manchester to kick-start my career mostly because it is and continues to be one of the most admired and influential universities for MSc Renewable Energy, within the UK.

This historical British institution offers great support and plays a dynamic role in shaping students, which represented an incredible opportunity. It is also known that The University of Manchester values its students and offers abundant growth opportunities and benefits for a promising future career in the UK.
Yara Bekdache / MSc Renewable Energy and Clean Technology graduate

COVID-19has changed how and when we use electrical energy, but electrical energy is still essential to society; to play, to work, to study, to shop, to cook, and for warmth. In 2019 the UK set a record for its power network being coal-free for 18 days and 6 hours, the longest period since 1882, and during this period, the renewable energy sector contributed 28% of our energy needs.

From China to Chile, India to Indonesia, many countries across the world are making greater use of renewable energy sources, and have ambitious plans for increasing their use.

Our graduates from Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REaCT) are and will continue to make their contribution to more efficient, lower-cost renewable energy technology, increased use of renewables, intelligent energy-efficient building design and advanced power system management and control. Come join REaCT, and make your contribution!

Our graduates therefore have excellent employment prospects, and havegone on to become:

Electrical Engineer;
Graduate Engineer;
Energy Analyst;
Project Engineer;
Planning Engineer;
Technical Translator;
R&D Engineer;
Director;
Project Manager;
Assistant Proposals Manager;
Researcher.

And our graduates have secured roles in organisations such as:

Mott Macdonald;
Siemens;
UK Power Networks Services;
Pittas - Dragnis Ltd;
NCUK;
AMP;
AECOM;
Arup;
Ministry of Trade and Industry;
Bluebird Solar Private Ltd.

The MSc can also be used as a springboard for postgraduate research.

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