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Master of Science in Marine Renewable Energy Heriot-Watt University - Orkney Campus Heriot-Watt University - Orkney Campus, UK

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GBP 20456

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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12 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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79

TOEFL

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55%

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Program Overview

MSc Marine Renewable Energy provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the marine energy sector, including the technical, environmental, and economic drivers which shape the industry. You’ll be involved in interdisciplinary teaching and learning to make a positive contribution in the development of sustainable marine renewable energy initiatives. The programme is suitable for those from a wide variety of academic backgrounds who want to work in the marine renewable energy industry.  

You’ll become familiar with the key drivers and limitations of marine renewable energy technologies and their associated development processes. The curriculum focuses on three themes of environment, technology, and governance.  

You’ll understand the marine environment, sources of energy, and consider potential environmental effects of marine energy development.  

You’ll gain an awareness of the fundamental technology options for generating new marine renewable energy platforms and their limitations, including issues surrounding the storage of energy and the integration of marine energy into wider energy systems.  

You’ll also explore the relevant policy, legislation and planning approaches, and understand the nature of energy markets and the economic instruments used to promote marine renewable energy through using financial appraisal tools for individual developments. 

This career-focused master’s programme will develop your technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, and provide you with a specialist education to set you up to become a professional in a range of roles within marine renewable energy.  

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

    6 IELTS Score
    79 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    55% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    20456

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10539 Per year

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    Scholarships

    Scholarships

    We currently have limited scholarships (award value varies as per the course) available for January 2026 intake strictly on first come first serve basis:

    PG Scholarship Value 

    • £2000
    • £4000
    • £6000 

    Please note, the fourth round of academic scholarship deadline is 31 October 2025. We request you to communicate this information to the prospective students & offer holders who may be interested in the intake. Next scholarship deadline will be announced soon.

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