MSC RENEWABLE ENERGY & ENERGY ACCESS

Programme structure

The MSc in Renewable Energy and Energy Access is a two-year full-time master’s programme offered over four semesters including one recess term. In the first and second semesters of the first year, students attend taught courses delivered through lectures, tutorials and practical training. Subsequently, the students undertake Work Placement in an energy access enterprise. In the first year, students also develop and seekapproval for their research proposal. The second year of the programme is mainly dedicated for research and dissertation writing, with only 9 Credit Units (CUs) allocated for taught courses. To successfully complete the programme and graduate, students must acquire a total of 66 CUs.

Scholarly writing and presentations skills
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REA 7101: Research Methods 4 CUs

REA 7102: Biomass and Bioenergy 4 CUs

REA 7203: Sustainable Energy Management 3 CUs

REA 7104: Small Hydropower Technologies 4 CUs

REA 7105: Wind Energy Systems 4 CUs

REA 7201: Mini-Grid Network Systems 3 CUs

REA 7202: Solar Energy Systems 4 CUs

REA 7203: Project Planning and Management 3 CUs

REA 7204: Energy Policy and Governance 3 CUs

REA 7205: Human Resource Management 3 CUs

 

REA 7201: Mini-Grid Network Systems 3 CUs

REA 7202: Solar Energy Systems 4 CUs

REA 7203: Project Planning and Management 3 CUs

REA 7204: Energy Policy and Governance 3 CUs

REA 7205: Human Resource Management 3 CUs

 

REA 7301: Work Placement 3 CUs

REA 7401: Scholarly Writing and Presentation Skills 3 CUs

REA 7402: Community Energy Access Mechanisms 3 CUs

REA 7403: Business Development and Marketing 3 CUs

 

REA 7501: Research and Dissertation 23 CUs

At a glance (dates are subject to vary due to COVID-19 pandemic) Admission

 

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Programme duration

two years – four semesters and one recess term

Starting date

August, each year

Maximum number of students per year

25

Total programme credit units

66 CUs

Language of instruction

English

Physical address

Gulu University Main Campus, Laroo Road, East Division, Gulu City, Gulu Uganda

Tuition fees

East African Community students UGX 4,200,000 only per year + functional fees

International students UGX 10,500,000/= per year + functional fees

Career opportunities

The Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review (IRENA, 2020) reports that the number of jobs in the renewable energy sector reached 11.5 million globally by 2019 and is projected to reach 42 million by 2050.Despite this growth, Uganda still relies heavily on foreign experts for Renewable Energy Projects. The Third National Development Plan (NDP III) projects a need for 240 Renewable Energy specialists by 2025, and the trend is rising.

Graduates of the MSc programme in REA will have access to a range of employment opportunities in executive positions, policy analysis, design and project engineering roles acrossprivate andpublic sectors. These sectors include:

  • private organisations that provide clean energy services
  • local non-governmental organisations
  • development partner organisations that aim to improve energy access.
  • Graduates can also create their own jobs since they will be well-equipped with business and entrepreneurial skills.

Admission requirements

Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Geology

Tuition fees

Annual tuition fees for students from East African Community is Uganda Shillings 4,200,000/=, and alongside recess term fees Uganda Shilling 300,000/= payable once, in the first year.

Tuition fees for international students is Uganda Shilling 10,500,000/= only per year, alongside recess term fees of Uganda Shillings 750,000 payable once, in the first year.

All students pay functional fees as per university approved rates.

How to apply

Application is online through the university application portal available at

https://apply.gu.ac.ug

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