Formerly 'Energy Systems & the Environment', the renamed Msc/PGDip in 'Renewable Energy Systems & the Environment' better reflects the content and ethos of this course.
About this Course
The interaction of energy systems and their impact on the environment is increasingly important in today's society.
This course examines the design and operation of the energy systems that provide the environments in which people live and work. It addresses how the quality of life can be balanced by the need for conservation of world resources, especially energy, and the protection of the environment. Society needs professionals who understand this balance and who seek to harness energy resources in an environmentally friendly manner.
You will learn about different energy resources - renewable, fossil and nuclear - and the systems that can be employed to harness these resources, such as combined heat and power schemes, heat pumps, solar capture devices, high efficiency condensing boilers, advanced materials and adaptive control systems. You will also learn about the impact energy has on the environment and how this impact can be reduced, particularly the technical relationship between energy systems and the environment, and gain confidence in using computer-based methods to address the complexities that underlie this relationship.
Course Length
MSc : One year full-time. Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate qualifications are awarded to students completing selected parts, either on a full- or part-time basis.
Entry Requirements
Degree or equivalent professional qualification.
Contact Details
Christina Rossi
Tel: 0141 548 2846
Email: christina.rossi@strath.ac.uk