COURSE CURRICULUM

The MSc Sustainable Engineering and Clean Energy with Advanced Practice programme provides a comprehensive curriculum that combines advanced technical knowledge with practical experience to prepare graduates for careers in the rapidly growing clean energy and sustainability sectors. A key feature of the programme is the Advanced Practice module, which allows students to gain valuable real-world experience through vocational internships with external organisations, research and development placements on campus, or employer-led projects. Students receive preparatory support before their placements and ongoing guidance from academic supervisors throughout the internship period, helping them develop professional skills and enhance their employability. The Circular Economy module introduces sustainable business and engineering models, focusing on resource efficiency, sustainable materials, lifecycle analysis, and waste reduction strategies that support environmentally responsible industrial systems. Through the Engineering Research Project, students undertake independent research addressing real-world sustainability or clean energy challenges while applying advanced analytical methods and technical evaluation to develop practical solutions. The Future Energy Demand module examines changing global and regional energy requirements, energy modelling, electrification trends, smart grid technologies, and the challenges associated with balancing energy supply and demand in low-carbon economies. Students also study Interactive Digital Factory Systems, gaining insight into Industry 4.0 technologies such as digital twins, automation, smart manufacturing, and data-driven production systems that improve efficiency and sustainability. Renewable Energy Generation provides detailed knowledge of solar, wind, hydroelectric, and emerging renewable technologies alongside energy storage systems, grid integration, and optimisation methods. Sustainability remains a central focus throughout the programme through the study of environmental impact assessments, climate change mitigation, systems thinking, and sustainable development policies. The Zero Carbon Built Infrastructure module further develops expertise in low-carbon construction methods, building performance analysis, and energy-efficient design strategies, ensuring graduates are well prepared to contribute to net zero initiatives and the development of sustainable infrastructure and energy systems worldwide.