Mechanical and Systems Engineering

Renewable Energy Enterprise and Management (REEM) MSc; PGDip; PGCert

MSc: 12 months full time; 60 months maximum part time
PGDip: 9 months full time; 60 months maximum part time
PGCert: 6 months minimum full time; 36 months maximum part time
CPD modules: dependent on module

Fees

Fees per academic year 2012-13

UK/EU: full time £6,000 (MSc); £4,170 (PGDip);£2,085 (PGCert) part time £3,250 (MSc); £2,335 (PGDip); £2,085 (PGCert)
International: full time £14,820 (MSc); £10,050 (PGDip) part time fees

Aims

This programme is designed for students from a range of backgrounds who want to develop knowledge and expertise in renewable energy, enterprise and management. The programme covers issues such as: the social, political and economic climate in which renewable energy must work; the environmental impact of renewable energy exploitation; planning and managing the future development and direction of the renewable energy industry; and starting and running a business.

Programme Description

This programme is delivered by a combination of distance learning and one-week intensive schools. All students take compulsory modules (40 credits) in: introduction to hydro, wind, wave and tidal energy; introduction to bioenergy and photovoltaics; and enterprise and entrepreneurship. Certificate, Diploma and MSc students then take a further 20, 40 and 60 credits of modules, respectively, from the following list: business enterprise (20 credits); project management (10 credits); energy management (10 credits); renewable energy policy, politics and ethics (10 credits); and environmental impact assessment (10 credits).

Diploma and MSc students then undertake a research project which is worth 40 credits and 80 credits respectively.

Find out more detailed information about the programme modules

Entrance Requirements

A minimum of a second-class Honours degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject such as geography, planning, surveying, business, economics, social policy, politics, product design, industrial management, environmental management, physical or Earth sciences. Applicants whose first language is not English require IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90 (Internet-based), or equivalent.

Our INTO Newcastle University Centre can provide extra tuition to help you meet the University's English language requirements.

Tier 4 Student Visas (International Applicants)

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now revised its rules for Tier 4 student visa applications regarding English language ability. You are now required to hold a minimum of IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) in all sub skills (listening, writing, reading and speaking) to be eligible to apply for a Tier 4 visa.

Please note that the University?s English language requirements are normally higher (see above).

Typical Funding

See also: Funding and Finance.

How to Apply

There is no closing date for this programme. However, international students applying for September 2012 entry should apply by Friday 13 July 2012 to ensure that they have time to put appropriate arrangements in place.

Please note: As a formal condition of the offer to study at Newcastle University, students from outside the UK/EU are required to pay a deposit of £1,500 or submit an official letter of sponsorship for their chosen programme. The deposit payment is non refundable, but will be deducted from tuition fees upon registration.

For the quickest and easiest way to apply, visit our postgraduate online application site.

Further Information

For further information please contact:
Sandra Haney
Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 222 3680
E-mail: reem-reflex@ncl.ac.uk