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Energy and Sustainable Development at De MontFort University at Main

Energy and Sustainable Development MSc is uniquely broad in its coverage, reflecting the range of knowledge and skills required to address the challenges of energy, climate change and sustainable development. Business, society and policy makers are recognising that change is required at all levels of society if people are to address the challenge of sustainable energy and development that meets the needs of future generations.
This course will allow students to understand how sustainable development can be achieved and how people can deal with global climate change through sustainable energy, more efficient design and manufacturing, better management of buildings, organisations and behaviour change. Students are able to choose from a range of modules to focus either on more general sustainable development, policy and behaviour change or consider strategies for business and industrial sustainability. 

The course is suitable for graduates from a variety of disciplines with either a social science or physical science background. It is also suitable for mid-career professionals with relevant experience. The course has been accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute for completing the educational requirements for chartered engineer registration. CIBSE is an international body which represents and provides services to the building services profession, with a membership of 17,000, one-fifth of which is outside the UK. The Energy Institute is the leading professional body for the energy industries, supporting almost 12,000 professionals.

Reasons to study Energy and Sustainable Development at De Montfort University:

  • Academic and research expertise: With more than 30-year’s research experience, the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD) research and teaching staff provide students with a unique opportunity to learn from scientists actively involved in furthering knowledge and sharing expertise
  • Course content relevant to modern day practice: This course has evolved from input from established courses delivered by the IESD, relevant research projects and industry-related issues are covered to ensure students gain the relevant knowledge and expertise required for when they graduate
  • Study a wide range of specialist modules: course content is regularly reviewed and modules have been specifically developed to address skills gaps in the industry
  • Excellent graduate prospects: graduates have gone on to work for global companies including the Carbon trust, BMW, National Grid and the European Commission; as well as a variety of other energy and environmental consultancies, central and local government and multinational organisations
Level Masters
Discipline Sciences
Duration 12 months
Intakes Jan, Sep
Application Fees GBP 0
Tuition Fees GBP 17100
Campus Main
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Admission Requirements
Language proficiency (minimum)
IELTS 6
TOEFL 60
PTE 50
Duolingo Not Accepted
Exam proficiency (minimum)
SAT Not Required / Waiver
ACT Not Required / Waiver
GRE Not Required / Waiver
GMAT Not Required / Waiver
Requirements

Minimum GPA - 70%

Rankings
QS Ranking 711-720
Times Higher Education 601-800
ARWU --
Webometrics 694
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Shanghai Ranking

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Webometrics Ranking

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