Description

MSc in Energy Systems  

MSc in Energy Systems – University of West Attica (Athens, Greece), Heriot Watt University (Scotland, UK)

Duration: up to 2 years

Application Deadline: Rolling admissions | Upcoming deadline: June 30, 2022

Start Date: September 2022

Fees: € 4,800

OVERVIEW

This MSc program accepts students from any relevant academic background (preferable of engineering background) and encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary studies in the field of energy systems science. Our students comprehensively learn and experience (also hands-on) the methods and tools that lead to environmental, social, technological business decisions in the field of energy systems. Also they have the opportunity to customize their degree in areas that suit their interests and career goals working one-on-one with a faculty advisor to tailor their degree to their energy interests choosing the appropriate MSc Energy Dissertation topic and also by selecting one of the following directions

a) Energy Systems Design and

b) Renewable Energy Technologies.

The program is offered in collaboration with Heriot Watt University (Scotland, UK)

Key features of the program

5 core modules, 3 compulsory elective modules – energy dissertation (1), 180 ECTS

Weekday classes (Friday and Saturday between 18:00 – 22:00, 08:30 -14:30) twice per week

Learning outcomes

Specialization in the fields of Renewable Energy Sources, Wind and Solar Energy Applications, Building Energy Management, Demand Management and Energy Storage, Electrical Power Systems and Power Electronics, Clean Mobility Technologies, Energy Economics, Environmental Impact Assessment of Energy Projects.

Assessment

Group and individual reports/presentations, case study analysis, real- time experiments, final exams (all in English language)

* Heriot-Watt University has a history of quality teaching and practical research dating from 1821. Ranked 23rd in the UK and 4th in Scotland by the Complete University Guide, it’s a truly global university. Its five campuses include sites in Malaysia, with over 1,200 students, and Dubai, with nearly 4,000 students. It develops industry-ready graduates thanks to strong links with business, and distinctive courses in science, engineering, design, business and languages.

Joint degree: Bilingual from both collaborating Universities (UNIWA and HERIOT WATT)