Synoptic Topics in Renewable Energy
This module is designed to support different entry routes to the MSc Renewable Energy programme. If you have a more technical background, it will provide additional understanding of the sustainability and environmental aspects. If you are from an environmental background, it will provide a solid foundation in the technical aspects of renewable energy systems.

Professional Scientist Toolkit
This module is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to become an effective researcher. Areas covered will include how research is funded/planned and how to identify gaps in the current knowledge using the scientific literature. This will include workshops on different approaches to data analysis and on research ethics, integrity and impact. Finally, you will look at how we communicate the findings of our research to different audiences to realise the maximum impact.

Materials for a Greener Future
Advances in renewable and sustainable energy technologies rely heavily on the development of more efficient materials. This module provides an opportunity to explore and debate recent breakthroughs and current challenges in materials used across a range of renewable energy systems, including batteries, solar cells,  thermoelectric generators, hydrogen fuel cells and nuclear energy. You will examine the roles various materials play and highlight the importance of designing new materials and optimising existing ones to enhance the efficiency of energy capture, storage and conversion.

Climate Crisis, Energy and the World Economy
The fight against climate change has become one of the world's main challenges and governmental priorities, given the increased frequency of extreme weather events, biodiversity loss and their effects on the functioning of socio-economic systems. This module will equip you with the relevant knowledge, skills and tools to assess the pros and cons of economic and policy instruments proposed or in place to achieve climate related targets. These targets will influence the transformation of our current socioeconomic and technical structures at local, regional, national and international levels, so you will be able to provide evidence-based advice in policy and strategy for both private and public actors.

Case Studies in Sustainability
This module aims to stimulate awareness of issues relevant to the sustainability agenda and enhance graduate and employability skills. A framework is provided to develop knowledge and confidence in assessing and evaluating complex and often conflicting information in ethical, economic, social, political and physical and scientific contexts. The module, using relevant case studies and scenarios, is designed to equip you with experience and skills in preparing for and leading successful evidence based professional negotiations, debates and conflict resolution.

The Business of Science
Working in industry requires a significant amount of additional knowledge beyond that required by the science alone. This module is designed to provide you with all of the required background material showing how industry research is affected by external business factors. These factors may include the regulatory nature of the environment, the business cycle and budgeting. This module will introduce you to these factors and take you through the process from an initial idea to a commercial product.

Professional Development Portfolio
This module will focus on developing the personal skills that you will need to become a successful professional scientist. You will start by identifying the skills you have now and how you can map those against those required by an employer. It will also train you to develop a suitable training plan to address any missing skills. Finally, you will look at how you can present yourself when applying for a job to increase your chances of success.

Independent Research Project
This independent research project module focuses on a student-led research project culminating in the write-up of the research project in the form of a master's thesis. The module is delivered via a combination of one-to-one meetings with the project supervisor(s), independent research and self-learning techniques.

Industrial Research Project
This independent research project module focuses on a student-led research project in industry, culminating in a master's thesis. The module is delivered via a combination of one-to-one meetings with industry and academic project supervisors, independent research and self-learning techniques