Energy Conversion and Management (MSc) – (M.Sc.)

Course Content

Through a series of core modules, the autumn semester includes topics such as:

* renewable energy systems
* energy and fuel cells with their associated applications
* advanced topics of heat transfer, including numerical analysis
* fuel combustion and pollution control, including Biomass systems,
* the latest developments in management, policies and regulations at UK, EU and international level
* air conditioning technologies

The spring semester includes modules that cover:

* energy efficient heat and power systems, such as CHP and Tri-generation technologies
* economic performance and appraisal of energy systems and technologies
* the applications and physical / engineering properties of sustainable building materials
* advanced studies in cooling techniques and applications
* the principles and application of fluid dynamics using commercial CFD packages (e.g. FLUENT) a detailed study of research methodologies

Please note that all module details are subject to change.

With the knowledge and experience gained during the course, you will then undertake an individual piece of high-quality research in the form of a dissertation over the summer months.

Course Structure
The MSc in Energy Conversion and Management can be taken on a full-time basis over one year (September to September) or part-time over two years.

During the autumn and spring semesters, you will complete a total of 120 credits´ worth of modules taught by staff from science and engineering backgrounds.

Finally, you will complete a written dissertation (worth 60 credits) on an individually chosen topic during the summer period at the end of the course.

Graduates currently working in industry are encouraged to apply for part-time registration and work towards obtaining Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Registered part-time students are strongly recommended to be resident in Nottingham during the autumn and spring semesters.