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There is a growing demand for experts to support the expansion of clean energy to off-grid communities, especially in regions such as Africa and South East Asia where clean energy access is limited. The MSc in Renewable Energy and Energy(REA) is specifically designed to respond to the needs of employers in the energy access sector as well as to address the national, regional and global development agendas. Some of the programme’s most attractive features include:
which equips graduates with a variety of skills that are in high demand by employers, such as engineering, research, policy formulation, and business and entrepreneurship.
including communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork, in the teaching and learning processes, resulting in a rich learning experience.
places the student at the centre of teaching and learning, and emphasises transformative pedagogical methods through well-designed courses, work placement, research and community engagement activities.
are uniquely integrated in the teaching and learning cycle, leading to graduates who are best placed to address national, regional and global development agenda, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 5 and 7.
“I’m a third-year student and I love it here. The professors are very supportive and knowledgeable, and the courses are challenging but rewarding. I’m interested in sustainable agriculture and food security, and I have learned a lot about these topics from both theory and practice. I also enjoy the field trips and the hands-on projects that we do.”
“I’m a first-year student & I chose this faculty because I wanted to learn more about how to protect and restore our natural resources. The faculty offers a wide range of programs and courses that cover topics like soil science, ecology, climate change, and environmental management. I like how the faculty combines scientific knowledge with practical skills, and how it encourages us to think critically and creatively about environmental issues.”
