Sustainable Energy with Industrial Practice MSc - 2026/7
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 7
Final award and programme/pathway title
MSc Sustainable Energy with Industrial Practice (Placement pathway (24 months))
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time with Placement | PFJ71001 | 240 credits and 120 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - School of Engineering
Programme Leader
AMINI HORRI Bahman (Chst Chm Eng)
Date of production/revision of spec
23/08/2025
Educational aims of the programme
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time with Placement
This Master's Degree programme is studied full-time over two academic years, consisting of 240 credits at FHEQ level 7*. All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits)
*some programmes may contain up to 30 credits at FHEQ level 6.
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
Module Selection for Year 1 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
FEBRUARY START - FULL TIME
First Semester (Semester 2 according to the University calendar) you will study TWO compulsory modules :
ENGM311 - Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems
ENGM313 - Sustainable Energy Storage and Distribution
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules:
ENGM314 - Smart Energy Systems Design and Analysis
ENGM246 - Solar Energy Technology
ENGM265 - Sustainability and Infrastructure
ENGM303 - Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering
ENGM299 - Environmental Aerodynamics and Wind Power
PHYM064 - Nuclear Energy and Applications
Second Semester (Semester 1 according to the University calendar), you will study ONE compulsory module:
ENGM312 - Economics and Policy of Sustainable Energy
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules:
EEEM058 - Renewable Energy Technologies
ENGM310 - Foundations and Applications of Sustainable Development
ENGM245 - Solar Energy Technology
ENGM270 - Energy Geotechnics
You will also study the following compulsory modules:
ENGM321 - Group Project (Across Academic Year)
ENGM083 - Research Dissertation (PRISE) (Across Academic Year)
CHEM044 - Employability Year 1 (Across Academic Year)
SEPTEMBER START - FULL TIME
First Semester you will study these TWO compulsory modules:
ENGM311 - Introduction to Renewable Energy Systems
ENGM312 - Economics and Policy of Sustainable Energy
And you will need to choose ONE of the following optional modules:
EEEM058 - Renewable Energy Technologies
ENGM310 - Foundations and Applications of Sustainable Developmen
ENGM245 - Solar Energy Technology
ENGM270 - Energy Geotechnics
Second Semester you will study the compulsory module:
ENGM313 - Sustainable Energy Storage and Distribution
And you will need to choose TWO of the following optional modules (15 credits each):
ENGM314 - Smart Energy Systems Design and Analysis
ENGM246 - Solar Energy Technology
ENGM265 - Sustainability and Infrastructure
ENGM303 - Nature Based Solutions in Environmental Engineering
ENGM299 - Environmental Aerodynamics and Wind Power
PHYM064 - Nuclear Energy and Applications
You will also study the following compulsory modules:
ENGM321 - Group Project (Across Academic Year)
ENGM083 - Research Dissertation (PRISE) (Across Academic Year)
CHEM044 - Employability Year 1 (Year Long)
Year 2 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
| Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGM317 | PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MSC | Compulsory | 60 | Year-long |
| ENGM317 | PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY MSC | Compulsory | 60 | Cross Year |
Module Selection for Year 2 (full-time with placement - 2 years) - FHEQ Level 7
FEBRUARY START
ENGM317 - Professional Placement Year (PPY) Year 2 (Across Academic Year)
SEPTEMBER START
ENGM317 - Professional Placement Year (PPY) Year 2 (Year Long)
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
| Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.