Sustainable Engineering (Energy and Power)

Through the Sustainable Engineering (Energy and Power) course from University of Greenwich you may also choose to pursue a research and development career to improve and develop current and future technologies. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to dream big and be an agent for change to secure the future of generations to come.

Focussing on sustainable engineering and technologies in the area of energy and power, the course is designed around the core areas of sustainability for engineers, environmental impact, advanced thermos-fluid systems with a strong emphasis on renewable energy systems, advanced processing methods and optimisation using AI for the process industries. To ensure that you are fully prepared for the breadth of the challenges ahead, the use of power electronic converters covering advanced concepts of power electronic converter systems along with the use of smart grids and sustainability are all integral elements. You will also study research planning, communications, strategy and management to provide a balance between technical expertise and management of sustainable systems, giving you enhanced employability attributes.

Career opportunities:

Pursuing an MSc in Sustainable Engineering (Energy and Power) can open up a variety of exciting career opportunities. Potential career paths include renewable energy engineer, sustainability consultant, power systems engineer, environmental engineer, energy policy analyst. Graduate opportunities also exist for electrical power engineers in both the power supply sector and large industrial consumers.

Courses include:

• Environmental Footprinting

• Sustainability for Engineers

• Smart Grids and Sustainability

• Power Electronic Converters

• Individual Research Project

• Strategy & Management

• Advanced Thermo-fluid Applications