Find new ways to power our planet.
Ready yourself for career success in renewables. Join our triple-accredited online MSc.
It gives you a much broader learning experience than many other Masters degrees in renewable energy.
You’ll train as an engineer in all major renewable energy sources, including:
- geothermal
- solar
- biomass
- hydro
- marine
- wind.
You’ll learn to design, build and optimise the renewable energy infrastructure of the future.
You’ll cover the theoretical knowledge and advanced technical skills you need as a renewables engineer. But you’ll also focus on the wider legislation, planning and economics of renewables. You’ll graduate ready to run green energy projects safely, to budget, and on time.
Who can study online MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
You can apply for this distance-learning degree if you have a background in any branch of Engineering, or in Physics, Maths or Chemistry.
You can also study this degree full-time on campus.
Fits around full-time work
This degree fits around full-time work, with flexible hours and 24/7 study access.
You’re in expert hands
We’ve been delivering online and distance learning for decades.
20% alumni discount
University of Aberdeen alumni receive 20% off fees for this online degree.
Accredited online degree
This online MSc is accredited by the:
What you’ll study
You can choose to study for a:
- Masters (180 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits)
- exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or
- start with one of the short courses that make up this degree (15 credits).
You can build your way to a qualification one short course at a time.
Try our degree scheduler
Choose your courses
See all the courses that are part of this degree and choose what you want to study.
Manage your study schedule
Control the pace and cost of your degree. Decide how much you want to study each term.
Save to your wishlist
Save your schedule to your wishlist so you can view and edit anytime.
How you’ll study
Online learning
This distance learning MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering is delivered flexibly, 100% online.
You can learn with us anywhere in the world, no student visa required, and set your study hours to suit you.
Your teaching
Teaching is delivered through MyAberdeen, our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It holds all the materials, tools and support you’ll need in your studies. Take a look around MyAberdeen.
You can access your learning materials on computer, smartphone and laptop, 24 hours a day. You’ll find a range of resources available, including online access to our award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library.
Your tutors
This degree is delivered by our School of Engineering.
You’ll learn from an international team of research-active engineering staff, as well as industry professionals. These include highly experienced engineers and tutors from our Centre for Energy Transition, who have worked on major renewable energy projects around the world.
Industry input
Your degree is designed with and supported by an Industry Advisory Board. This panel of experts from across the renewables sector ensures your degree content is always current and informed by the very latest industry needs and developments.
Your peers
This degree attracts students from around the world, all sharing a common interest and passion for renewable energy. You’ll be joining a close-knit community, working together across major projects, gaining international insights and building your global network.
Your support team
Our friendly team are here to answer any queries you have before, during and after your studies.
Professor Davide Dionisi
Davide is the degree coordinator. He’ll be on hand to answer any questions about degree content before you start and to help you throughout your studies.
Lyn Magee
Lyn is part of the School’s administration team. She’ll be there throughout your studies to answer any of your non-academic queries.
Get in touch
The online education team is here to answer any questions you have right now about this qualification, or about studying online.
Ask us a questionWhere this will take you
Your accredited MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering
You’ll graduate with an accredited MSc in Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Aberdeen, one of the UK’s six ancient universities.
You’ll receive exactly the same degree qualification online as you would on campus. Your degree title will not mention online or distance learning.
Your MSc qualification and training will be recognised by employers and educational institutions around the world, opening up international opportunities.
Careers
This accredited degree will prepare you for career success in the renewable energy sector.
You’ll graduate with the extensive knowledge and skills you need to work on renewable energy projects across the world.
As well as strong technical skills, you’ll confidently possess the commercial and project management skills needed to run projects safely, on time and to budget.
Roles you’ll be ready to take up include:
- Energy and Sustainability Adviser
- Project Engineer
- Renewable (Sustainable) Energy Consultant, Specialist or Researcher
- Risk, Safety and Environmental Engineer
- or pursue a PhD in Renewable Energy and an academic career.
Lifelong career support
Our career support doesn’t stop when you graduate.
You have access to our free careers service while you study, and beyond.
- 1:1 appointments
- CV checks
- Interview prep
- Job opportunities
Fees and funding
Master of Science
180 credits
£14,820
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2025.
The fee quoted above is based on you starting your studies with us in the 2025/26 academic year.
Our indicative cost includes a 5% fee rise each year.
Pay as you go
This is a pay-as-you-go qualification.
You do not have to pay the full tuition fee upfront.
You can spread the cost and pay as you go, term by term.
How it works
- You decide how many credits to study for each term.
- At the start of term, you pay only for the credits you’re taking that term.
- This gives you control over your costs and workload for each term of your qualification.
Your personalised cost breakdown
Use the degree scheduler to plan your studies and see your cost breakdown, term by term.
I chose Aberdeen because of the programme content. I researched all UK universities and Aberdeen was the only one that had a renewables programme with a strong engineering focus.
Jorge Daniel Sanchez Thierry, MSc Renewable Energy Engineering graduate, Mexico
Entry requirements
MSc
- 2:1 (upper-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry, or
- 2:2 (lower-second) UK honours degree (or equivalent) in any branch of Engineering, Physics, Maths or Chemistry and at least two years’ relevant experience.
Key subjects you must have covered: Mathematics.
These are our minimum entry requirements. They are given as a guide and do not guarantee entry.
Short course route to online MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
If you prefer to start with a short course, you may be able to use our online short courses as a route into this degree.
Find out about our short course route to entryApply for this programme
- Start month
- September or January
- INDICATIVE COST
- £14,820
This indicative cost is based on 180 credits of study over three years, starting in September 2025.
Apply via our Applicant Portal
