With the European Council agreeing to a target of 20% energy from renewable sources by 2020, wind, biomass, solar, wave, tidal, hydro. So now is the time to get the knowledge to join this industry.
Welcome to CREST
The Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology, School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering.
Our internationally-renowned MSc leads to the award of a Master of Science in Renewable Energy Systems Technology It examines the main renewable energy and sustainable low carbon technologies being developed to meet current and future energy needs. The course enables graduates to understand different renewable energy technologies and make informed decisions about their development and deployment.
The MSc is available as a 1-year full-time or 3-years (typically) part-time distance learning course. This website explains how distance learning enables participants to study from home or work without the need to give up their job. However, students can attend week long block taught modules if they like. Around 400 students from around the world are enjoying the flexibility of the REST MSc by distance learning. Prospective Students, click on the Quick Guide link to see an overview of CREST's flexible & distance learning MSc and Study with CRESTdl link, with details of how to apply. Further information can also be found at our frequently asked questions.
Renewable Energy Systems Technology by Distance Learning is 10!
2011-2012 is the 10th anniversary year of the REST distance learning MSc.
Providing the same course materials and assessing students in the same way as the 1-yr full-time REST MSc has been a resounding success.
We have developed new ways of learning to meet the demand from people wanting this highly sought after qualification but cannot attend traditional
university classes.
Applications are now open for the October 2012 course entry. The closing date for Applications is 15th August 2012.
In 2012/13 we are planning to change the options from 2 out of 3 15 credit modules to 3 out of 4 10 credit modules which will include: Wind Power 2, Advanded Photovoltaics, Advanced Solar Thermal and Renewable Energy Storage. However, this is subject to university approval.
New Students. Do not forget to check your student email for important starting information. See your study guide. You can access modules, including Foundation, by selecting the My Course link.
We are proud to say the MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology (full-time and distance learning) is an approved course of three premier professional Engineering Institutions The IMechE, IET and the Energy Institute as Further Learning Requirements of the Engineering Council's UK SPEC for Chartered Engineer status. This means that graduates who have already completed accredited 3-year undergraduate degrees can use satisfactory completion of the REST MSc as a direct route to Chartered Engineer status.