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    MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

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    Edinburgh, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £26,296.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    60%
    Acceptance
    of applicants

    MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £26,296.

    About the program

    Covers assessment of renewable energy resources including wind, marine, biomass, and solar; design, performance evaluation, and impacts of renewable energy systems; fundamental energy science, project-led system design, and optional topics like power systems, heat transfer, and sustainability.

    Focus: both
    QS 256 (university)
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    $14,424.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is £26,296.
    Is MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University online or in-person?
    MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University take to complete?
    MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is structured around 1 year.
    What GPA is required for MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:1 honours degree
    How competitive is MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
    MSc Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 60%.