Renewable Energy courses
Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
Duration : 1 Years
Intake : September
IELTS : 6.5
TOEFL : 90
PTE : 58
Level : Postgraduate
Tuition & fees : £ 19,800 Per Year
Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh Contact Details
1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY, 10038, USA
Email: intlgradadmission@pace.edu
Phone: +18667223338
About Msc Renewable Energy Engineering in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
This is an advanced, specialist course in the rapidly expanding area of renewable energy engineering with a clear Mechanical Engineering focus. The course is aimed at students wishing to develop critical understanding of the significant changes afoot in the energy system due to the development and integration of wind, marine, biomass and solar technologies. The course will enable graduates to develop and implement creative solutions to the problems encountered in renewable energy capture, conversion, storage and management.
Students will gain the knowledge and skills to assess renewable energy resources, design appropriate renewable energy systems, evaluate the performance of these systems and assess the wider impacts of renewable energy development. The course provides introductory courses to fundamental energy science and current energy issues, while the project-led courses focus on the design of renewable energy systems. The course concludes with a research-led dissertation in the summer.
Academic qualification equivalents
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A bachelor degree with related subject
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 90
- PTE: 58-64
Heriot-Watt University Highlights
| Year of Establishment | 1821 |
| University Type | Public |
| Campus Setting | Suburban |
| Establishment Year | 1966 |
| Endowment | £8.9 million |
| Total Enrolment | 30,000+ |
| Mode of Program | Full time, distance and online |
| Graduate job rate | 80% |
Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below:
| Expenses | Cost in Pounds(Monthly) |
|---|---|
| Hall Fees | £500- £735 |
| Food/Toiletries/Laundry | £175 |
| Social | £140 |
| Mobile Phone | £25 |
| Books and Equipment | May vary |
| Travel | £1.80/per bus ticket |
| Total | £865- £1,100 |
Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.
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| Average Accomodation & Food Costs in USA | USD 700 to 1000 Per Month |
| Entrance Exams in USA | TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177 |
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| Post Study Work Permit in USA | One to Two Years after graduation depending on the course. |
| Cost of Student Visa in USA | USD 160 |
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