So, how does the CREST MSc work?
CREST Quick Guide
Below is a quick guide to the course that is on offer
| Renewable Energy Systems Technology MSc Course by Distance Learning
Core Modules
Fundamentals:
Option Modules* See Note Below Advanced:
For MSc Award
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| Starting date | October** (beginning of academic year) |
| Entry requirements | Good Honours Degree at a UK standard of a 2.1 or above in engineering or a physical science subject, such as physics or maths. Or 2.2 in engineering or a physical science plus a minimum of five years relevant industrial work experience. Regrettably we will not be able to consider applications from persons without this entry requirement. Fluent in written English*** Is the REST MSc course right
for me? Go to the top of this page, select MY COURSE
then you can access the Foundation
materials from the right menu. Students on the programme need to be able
to understand these principles. |
| Total time required | Approx. 150 hours in total per module (including examination) |
| Qualification | Each 15 credit taught module towards: MSc. (180 credits) or optional leave point PG Dip.(120) or PG Cert.(60) |
| Costs 2011 | Per 15 credit module EU students: You pay as you study. Costs may increase each academic year. Total cost for the MSc can be made by multiplying the 15 credit value by 12 (180 credits). Payment is required in Sterling. Please note the Research Project ELP645 is worth 60 credits and the cost based on UK/EU fees is £1780 or Non-EU fees £5040. |
| Careers | Our REST MSc graduates are very employable. The majority are working in the renewables industry around the world, some now in senior positions. Others go on to take renewable energy research degrees (PhD). |
*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. Hower, this is subject to university approval.
** It is possible for you to commence your studies on the Foundation modules before the official start dates as long as you have accepted your place on the course and returned all the required documentation. Examinations for REST MSc modules are held twice per year. Modules ELP633-636 are only examined in January. Therefore students intending to take these distance learning modules must be registered by the beginning of Semester 1 to allow for the study time. For the other taught modules that are examined in May/June, students intending to take modules must register by the beginning of Semester 2.
*** For MSc modules, all students who speak English as a second language must hold an appropriate certificate demonstrating fluency in written English (for example, an IELTS score of 6.5, or a score of 600 for the TOEFL test). If you do not hold an appropriate approved qualification, you may be requested to undertake an English Language training course at an approved institution prior to admission. Please see English Language Requirements