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MSc Materials for Energy and Environment
Below are details about this programme for 2023 to 2024. Applications for September 2023 entry opens on the 17th of October 2022. Further information about UCL graduate programmes can be found on the UCL Graduate degrees page. This programme is also accredited by the RSC (Royal Society of Chemistry).
The global challenges of climate and energy require new technologies for renewable energy sources, methods of energy storage, efficient energy use, techniques for carbon capture and storage, climate engineering, as well as an appreciation of the impact of these on the environment. This is a broad-based MSc, ideal for you if you wish to acquire skills in energy and materials science in order to participate in the emerging challenges to meet climate change targets.
Degree Structure:
Taught modules are delivered through a mixture of on-line materials with various workshops and tutorials. These modules will enhance your subject knowledge in materials science, and chemistry as applied to the areas of energy, and environment, and also develop your transferrable and professional skills.
You will undertake modules to the value of 180 credits, with compulsory modules which form the academic basis of the programme.
The programme consists of the following modules:
Core Modules
- Research Project (90 credits)
- Masters Literature Project (30 credits), which is linked to the area chosen for the research project
- Transferable Skills for Scientists (15 credits) with a career development plan focus
- Advanced Topics in Energy and Environmental Science (15 credits)
Optional Modules – choose two from the following (each module is 15 credits each):
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change.
