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1. Programme Title: Global Renewable Energy Engineering	NQF Level:	7

2. Description of the Programme (as in the Business Approval Form)
This international programme is designed to develop a critical awareness of the engineering challenges, and their solutions, posed by a rapidly changing global energy landscape. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to assess renewable energy resources, design appropriate renewable energy systems, evaluate the performance of these systems and provide a clear understanding of the impact that renewable energy development has on our existing energy system. Based at our Cornwall campus, with access to our well equipped, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, you will have the opportunity to expand your engineering proficiency and develop key professional skills within an environment that is specifically designed to enhance your learning experience. The programme differs to others due to its significant flexibility. After providing a solid foundation in the core knowledge and skills required of a renewable energy engineer, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules (see Section 4), thus attaining a professional degree that is focussed towards your preferred future career pathway.

2. Description of the Programme (as in the Business Approval Form)

This international programme is designed to develop a critical awareness of the engineering challenges, and their solutions, posed by a rapidly changing global energy landscape. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills to assess renewable energy resources, design appropriate renewable energy systems, evaluate the performance of these systems and provide a clear understanding of the impact that renewable energy development has on our existing energy system.

Based at our Cornwall campus, with access to our well equipped, state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, you will have the opportunity to expand your engineering proficiency and develop key professional skills within an environment that is specifically designed to enhance your learning experience.

The programme differs to others due to its significant flexibility. After providing a solid foundation in the core knowledge and skills required of a renewable energy engineer, you can choose from a wide range of optional modules (see Section 4), thus attaining a professional degree that is focussed towards your preferred future career pathway.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme
This Programme will provide you with core, up-to-date knowledge of the rapidly advancing renewable energy sector. Through a wide range of optional modules, allow you to specialise in topics of your own choosing, leading to an MSc tailored to better suit your future ambitions. Introduce you to conventional energy systems and explore how we transition towards higher levels of cleaner, renewable energy technology penetration. This Programme will provide you with core, up-to-date knowledge of the rapidly advancing renewable energy sector. Through a wide range of optional modules, allow you to specialise in topics of your own choosing, leading to an MSc tailored to better suit your future ambitions. Introduce you to conventional energy systems and explore how we transition towards higher levels of cleaner, renewable energy technology penetration. Through the provision of detailed formative and summative coursework feedback, develop your professional skills in areas of: presenting, group-work, communication, and report writing. Allow you to develop your software skills through training with leading edge, industry-standard software (e.g. GIS, CAD/CAM, PVSyst, iSBEM, Windfarmer, MATLAB, etc.). (This is a representative list of some of the software used today. This list may change in order to stay relevant to the industry.) Provide you with the opportunity to conduct research on an open-ended topic of relevance to the renewable energy sector.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

This Programme will provide you with core, up-to-date knowledge of the rapidly advancing renewable energy sector.

Through a wide range of optional modules, allow you to specialise in topics of your own choosing, leading to an MSc tailored to better suit your future ambitions.

Introduce you to conventional energy systems and explore how we transition towards higher levels of cleaner, renewable energy technology penetration.

This Programme will provide you with core, up-to-date knowledge of the rapidly advancing renewable energy sector.

Through a wide range of optional modules, allow you to specialise in topics of your own choosing, leading to an MSc tailored to better suit your future ambitions.

Introduce you to conventional energy systems and explore how we transition towards higher levels of cleaner, renewable energy technology penetration.

Through the provision of detailed formative and summative coursework feedback, develop your professional skills in areas of: presenting, group-work, communication, and report writing.

Allow you to develop your software skills through training with leading edge, industry-standard software (e.g. GIS, CAD/CAM, PVSyst, iSBEM, Windfarmer, MATLAB, etc.). (This is a representative list of some of the software used today. This list may change in order to stay relevant to the industry.)

Provide you with the opportunity to conduct research on an open-ended topic of relevance to the renewable energy sector.

4. Programme Structure
The MSc Global Renewable Energy Engineering programme is a 1-year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into 1 Stage. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme is also divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of credits. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work. The MSc Global Renewable Energy Engineering programme can also be offered as a 1+1 programme. This will include 12 months study at an international partner institution studying a related engineering programme, followed by progression on to Exeter’s MSc Global REE programme (1 year full-time). Interim Awards If you do not complete the programme you may be able to exit with a lower qualification. Postgraduate Diploma: At least 120 credits of which 90 or more must be at NQF level 7. Postgraduate Certificate: At least 60 credits of which 45 or more must be at NQF level 7. In both cases you must have successfully completed the core programme modules.

4. Programme Structure

The MSc Global Renewable Energy Engineering programme is a 1-year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into 1 Stage. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme is also divided into units of study called modules which are assigned a number of credits. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

The MSc Global Renewable Energy Engineering programme can also be offered as a 1+1 programme. This will include 12 months study at an international partner institution studying a related engineering programme, followed by progression on to Exeter’s MSc Global REE programme (1 year full-time).

Interim Awards

If you do not complete the programme you may be able to exit with a lower qualification.

Postgraduate Diploma: At least 120 credits of which 90 or more must be at NQF level 7.

Postgraduate Certificate: At least 60 credits of which 45 or more must be at NQF level 7.

In both cases you must have successfully completed the core programme modules.

5. Programme Modules
The following table describes the programme modules. Given the rapid change in the renewable energy sector, these modules may be updated, deleted or replaced in future years as a consequence of programme development. Details at any time may be obtained from the College website for renewable energy (see http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/renewable-energy/). You may take option modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the College website for renewable energy (see http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/renewable-energy/). The table below outlines the structure of the MSc programme. In Term 1, you will take three core/compulsory modules. In Term 2, you should select three of the six optional modules. Short module descriptions are presented in Section 5. Every module has its own assessment criteria, details of which are provided in the module descriptors. In the final third term, you will conduct a capstone research project/dissertation that encapsulates the skills and knowledge that you develop during the taught sections of the programme. This research project may take any of several forms — it may be hardware or software based, theoretical/practical, or a combination. It should be predominantly of a research nature and aim to make a small but unique contribution to your chosen subject area. It will lead to a dissertation submission and presentation (outlined in the module descriptor), with the dissertation submitted at the end of Term 3.

5. Programme Modules

The following table describes the programme modules. Given the rapid change in the renewable energy sector, these modules may be updated, deleted or replaced in future years as a consequence of programme development. Details at any time may be obtained from the College website for renewable energy (see http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/renewable-energy/).

You may take option modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the College website for renewable energy (see http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/renewable-energy/).

The table below outlines the structure of the MSc programme. In Term 1, you will take three core/compulsory modules. In Term 2, you should select three of the six optional modules. Short module descriptions are presented in Section 5. Every module has its own assessment criteria, details of which are provided in the module descriptors.

In the final third term, you will conduct a capstone research project/dissertation that encapsulates the skills and knowledge that you develop during the taught sections of the programme. This research project may take any of several forms — it may be hardware or software based, theoretical/practical, or a combination. It should be predominantly of a research nature and aim to make a small but unique contribution to your chosen subject area. It will lead to a dissertation submission and presentation (outlined in the module descriptor), with the dissertation submitted at the end of Term 3.

MSc Global Renewable Energy Engineering programme Stage 1, or Stage 2 of 1+1 programme:

Code	Title	Credits	Compulsory	NonCondonable
ENEM101	Renewable Energy Systems	30	Yes	Yes
ENEM106	Key Skills for Renewable Energy Applications	15	Yes	Yes
ENEM107	Global Energy Solutions in Clean Energy	30	Yes	Yes
ENEM104	Research Project	60	Yes	Yes
You can select three from the below:
ENE3013	Computational Engineering for Renewable Energy Systems	15	No	Yes
ENEM008	Further Electrical and Electronics Engineering	15	No	Yes
ENEM009	Advanced Marine Renewable Energy	15	No	Yes
ENEM011	Advanced Wind Energy	15	No	Yes
ENEM012	Solar Energy Research and Innovation	15	No	Yes
ENEM105	Low Carbon Vehicles and Transport	15	No	Yes

The above table describes the programme modules. Given the rapid change in the renewable energy sector, these modules may be updated, deleted or replaced in future years as a consequence of programme development. Details at any time may be obtained from the College website for renewable energy (see http://emps.exeter.ac.uk/renewable-energy/).

The table outlines the structure of the MSc programme. In Term 1, you will take three core/compulsory modules. In Term 2, you should select three of the six optional modules. Short module descriptions are presented in Section 5. Every module has its own assessment criteria, details of which are provided in the module descriptors.

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning & Assessment Methods
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be accommodated & facilitated by the following learning & teaching and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
A Specialised Subject Skills & Knowledge 1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of conventional and renewable energy technologies. 2. Display core knowledge and understanding of the role that electrical power systems engineering, the key enabling technology for integrating renewable energy systems to the grid. 3. Apply engineering knowledge and skills to analyse and evaluate renewable energy resources 4. Design appropriate renewable energy systems 5. Assess performance of conventional and renewable energy systems 6. Discuss issues at the forefront of transitioning towards zero emission, low cost, and secure energy generation. 7. Understand the global context and need for international collaboration to develop effective solutions to the net zero challenge.	Learning & Teaching Activities Material is introduced through lectures, seminars, field trips, and guest lectures by industry experts, supported by directed research of texts and journals. Students are given clear guidance in how to manage their learning. Understanding is developed and consolidated in tutorials and by laboratory and private study exercises, carried out individually and in groups, both self-assessed and tutor marked to provide rapid feedback. Project work, involving real-world data and case studies, is used extensively to integrate material and make knowledge functional. Skills 1, 3, 4 and 5 are first introduced in the ENEM101 – Renewable Energy Systems, which acts as an introductory module for the MSc. These skills are then reinforced through subsequent term 2 advanced modules. Skill 2 is covered in ‘ENE3002– Network engineering, monitoring and management’ and continuously applied in many of the term 2 advanced modules. Skill 6 is developed throughout the whole programme. Skill 7 is developed in the ENEM107 Global Solutions in Clean Energy module.
Assessment Methods Emphasis is placed on honing key academic and professional skills and for this reason the overall assessment weighting is approximately 20% traditional written examination and 80% coursework (excluding the research project/dissertation). Course work assessment is in the form of problem sheets, laboratory reports, computer exercises, group or individual feasibility study reports, practical exams, other reports or essays based on directed reading, research or field activities, posters/oral presentations (including the possible preparation and use of visual aids).
B Academic Discipline Core Skills & Knowledge 7. Demonstrate a systematic and creative approach to problem solving. 8. Apply appropriate mathematical methods, scientific principles and computer-based methods to the modelling, analysis and solution of practical energy engineering or energy management or development problems. 9. Exhibit professional level ICT skills in course work, research and presentation.	Learning & Teaching Activities Academic knowledge, ICT skills and core skills such as analysis, synthesis evaluation and problem solving are practiced and integrated throughout the MSc programme through active student-centred learning methods such as project work, group activities, seminars, workshops and field-based activity, and the final research project/dissertation. Modules present industry case studies and use real-world data in order to demonstrate professional approaches to problem solving, with students having the opportunity to deploy these approaches throughout their studies.
Assessment Methods Independent project work or dissertations are used to assess students’ intellectual skills and abilities. ICT and analytical skills are assessed within many modules through a range of formal written examinations and marked coursework, often involving the use of dedicated analytical software packages (especially during the term 2 advanced modules).
C Personal / Transferable / Employment Skills & Knowledge 10. Demonstrate a full range of transferable, professional employment skills, including: presenting, teamwork, project management, communication, lab work, research and report writing 11. Select and apply appropriate ICT based tools for analysis, design and communication 12. Display a professional appreciation of research skills for desktop studies, laboratory based work and real-world applications.	Learning & Teaching Activities Personal and transferable skills are developed through written work, presentations, seminars, open question and answer sessions, discussion and group work: team-working is developed through group projects and research. Students receive continuous formative and summative feedback to aid their development of these key professional skills.
Assessment Methods These ILOs are assessed through written work, peer assessment, standardised observations by the lecturer against stated performance criteria, etc. Skill 3 is predominantly assessed via the final research project/dissertation.

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning & Assessment Methods

On successfully completing the programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be accommodated & facilitated by the following learning & teaching and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

A Specialised Subject Skills & Knowledge

1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of conventional and renewable energy technologies.

2. Display core knowledge and understanding of the role that electrical power systems engineering, the key enabling technology for integrating renewable energy systems to the grid.

3. Apply engineering knowledge and skills to analyse and evaluate renewable energy resources

4. Design appropriate renewable energy systems

5. Assess performance of conventional and renewable energy systems

6. Discuss issues at the forefront of transitioning towards zero emission, low cost, and secure energy generation.

7. Understand the global context and need for international collaboration to develop effective solutions to the net zero challenge.

Learning & Teaching Activities

Material is introduced through lectures, seminars, field trips, and guest lectures by industry experts, supported by directed research of texts and journals. Students are given clear guidance in how to manage their learning. Understanding is developed and consolidated in tutorials and by laboratory and private study exercises, carried out individually and in groups, both self-assessed and tutor marked to provide rapid feedback. Project work, involving real-world data and case studies, is used extensively to integrate material and make knowledge functional. Skills 1, 3, 4 and 5 are first introduced in the ENEM101 – Renewable Energy Systems, which acts as an introductory module for the MSc. These skills are then reinforced through subsequent term 2 advanced modules. Skill 2 is covered in ‘ENE3002– Network engineering, monitoring and management’ and continuously applied in many of the term 2 advanced modules. Skill 6 is developed throughout the whole programme. Skill 7 is developed in the ENEM107 Global Solutions in Clean Energy module.

Assessment Methods

Emphasis is placed on honing key academic and professional skills and for this reason the overall assessment weighting is approximately 20% traditional written examination and 80% coursework (excluding the research project/dissertation). Course work assessment is in the form of problem sheets, laboratory reports, computer exercises, group or individual feasibility study reports, practical exams, other reports or essays based on directed reading, research or field activities, posters/oral presentations (including the possible preparation and use of visual aids).

B Academic Discipline Core Skills & Knowledge

7. Demonstrate a systematic and creative approach to problem solving.

8. Apply appropriate mathematical methods, scientific principles and computer-based methods to the modelling, analysis and solution of practical energy engineering or energy management or development problems.

9. Exhibit professional level ICT skills in course work, research and presentation.

Learning & Teaching Activities

Academic knowledge, ICT skills and core skills such as analysis, synthesis evaluation and problem solving are practiced and integrated throughout the MSc programme through active student-centred learning methods such as project work, group activities, seminars, workshops and field-based activity, and the final research project/dissertation. Modules present industry case studies and use real-world data in order to demonstrate professional approaches to problem solving, with students having the opportunity to deploy these approaches throughout their studies.

Assessment Methods

Independent project work or dissertations are used to assess students’ intellectual skills and abilities. ICT and analytical skills are assessed within many modules through a range of formal written examinations and marked coursework, often involving the use of dedicated analytical software packages (especially during the term 2 advanced modules).

C Personal / Transferable / Employment Skills & Knowledge

10. Demonstrate a full range of transferable, professional employment skills, including: presenting, teamwork, project management, communication, lab work, research and report writing

11. Select and apply appropriate ICT based tools for analysis, design and communication

12. Display a professional appreciation of research skills for desktop studies, laboratory based work and real-world applications.

Learning & Teaching Activities

Personal and transferable skills are developed through written work, presentations, seminars, open question and answer sessions, discussion and group work: team-working is developed through group projects and research. Students receive continuous formative and summative feedback to aid their development of these key professional skills.

Assessment Methods

These ILOs are assessed through written work, peer assessment, standardised observations by the lecturer against stated performance criteria, etc. Skill 3 is predominantly assessed via the final research project/dissertation.

7. Programme Regulations
Credit The programme consists of 180 credits with 90 credits taken at each stage where the programme is offered part time. In total, participants must take at least 150 credits at NQF level 7. The pass mark for award of credit in PG modules (NQF level 7) is 50%. Progression There are no condonable modules. All modules must achieve the pass mark to contribute credits, and to permit progression to classification of the award. Classification The marking of modules and the classification of awards broadly corresponds to the following marks: Postgraduate Degrees Distinction 70%+ Merit 60-69% Pass 50-59% Full details of PGT programmes assessment regulations can be found in the Teaching Quality Assurance Manual (TQA) on the University of Exeter website. Generic marking criteria are also published here. Please see the Teaching and Quality Assurance Manual for further guidance.

7. Programme Regulations

Credit

The programme consists of 180 credits with 90 credits taken at each stage where the programme is offered part time. In total, participants must take at least 150 credits at NQF level 7. The pass mark for award of credit in PG modules (NQF level 7) is 50%.

Progression

There are no condonable modules. All modules must achieve the pass mark to contribute credits, and to permit progression to classification of the award.

Classification

The marking of modules and the classification of awards broadly corresponds to the following marks:

Postgraduate Degrees

Distinction 70%+

Merit 60-69%

Pass 50-59%

Full details of PGT programmes assessment regulations can be found in the Teaching Quality Assurance Manual (TQA) on the University of Exeter website. Generic marking criteria are also published here.

Please see the Teaching and Quality Assurance Manual for further guidance.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Academic and personal tutors. It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with academic advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff. Computing and library facilities. Students have access to good computing and library facilities on the Penryn campus. Computer-based exercises and web-based learning materials are a feature of the programme, which can be accessed via the internet. IT Services provide a range of central services, including open and training clusters of PCs (available on a 24/7 basis) within the Centre. Wireless network access is available from all rooms in the hall of residence on site. On the Penryn campus in Cornwall, the Learning Resource Centre contains a library of 70,000 volumes and some specialist collections. In addition, students have full access to the central University of Exeter library, including the electronic library resources. Online study resources available through the University’s virtual learning environment, ELE, provide materials for modules that you are registered for, in addition to useful subject and IT resources. Generic study support resources, library and research skills, past exam papers, and the ‘Academic Honesty and Plagiarism’ module are also available through ELE (http://vle.exeter.ac.uk) Engineering Teaching Laboratory (ETL). The ETL supports teaching in Energy Engineering is located on the top floor of the Du Maurier building at the Penryn campus. This has been designed to provide experimental rigs and demonstration space dedicated to support modules for the Engineering programmes at the Penryn campus including the Energy Engineering programmes. Undergraduate experiments on working fluids, power hydraulics, digital electronics, instrumentation, control, and electrical machines will be supported from this laboratory. Access to these facilities will be available to Energy Engineering undergraduates, particularly for projects. Renewable Energy Engineering Facility (REEF). REEF has been developed to enhance teaching facilities for the application of engineering principles to clean energy technologies. The building has been designed to allow students to directly experience and practice a number of clean energy technologies, including measuring wind speed and energy, measuring bio-diesel efficiency and understanding the electrical output of a solar panel under actual sunlight. The facility houses a mechanical workshop and wet laboratory, where experimental apparatus can be developed and repaired, as well as learning about subjects including sustainable fuels, flow batteries and dye solar cell production. In addition this building allows students access to actual data from the weather station on the roof of the building. It also links to solar panels on the roof to enable performance monitoring of these technologies. Personal Development Planning The tutor assists their tutees by making use of the University’s computerised system of Personal Development Planning (e-PDP). PDP is a facility aiming to support students through their studies, to record their personal development with the aim of acting both as a record and as a tool to emphasise personal achievements. It is intended to provide added value to students alongside the tutorial system. All candidates are encouraged to participate in specially provided personal skills training provision (e.g. the group and team skills training offered during induction week to registering students). Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

Academic and personal tutors. It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with academic advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.

Computing and library facilities. Students have access to good computing and library facilities on the Penryn campus. Computer-based exercises and web-based learning materials are a feature of the programme, which can be accessed via the internet. IT Services provide a range of central services, including open and training clusters of PCs (available on a 24/7 basis) within the Centre. Wireless network access is available from all rooms in the hall of residence on site. On the Penryn campus in Cornwall, the Learning Resource Centre contains a library of 70,000 volumes and some specialist collections. In addition, students have full access to the central University of Exeter library, including the electronic library resources.

Online study resources available through the University’s virtual learning environment, ELE, provide materials for modules that you are registered for, in addition to useful subject and IT resources. Generic study support resources, library and research skills, past exam papers, and the ‘Academic Honesty and Plagiarism’ module are also available through ELE (http://vle.exeter.ac.uk)

Engineering Teaching Laboratory (ETL). The ETL supports teaching in Energy Engineering is located on the top floor of the Du Maurier building at the Penryn campus. This has been designed to provide experimental rigs and demonstration space dedicated to support modules for the Engineering programmes at the Penryn campus including the Energy Engineering programmes. Undergraduate experiments on working fluids, power hydraulics, digital electronics, instrumentation, control, and electrical machines will be supported from this laboratory. Access to these facilities will be available to Energy Engineering undergraduates, particularly for projects.

Renewable Energy Engineering Facility (REEF). REEF has been developed to enhance teaching facilities for the application of engineering principles to clean energy technologies. The building has been designed to allow students to directly experience and practice a number of clean energy technologies, including measuring wind speed and energy, measuring bio-diesel efficiency and understanding the electrical output of a solar panel under actual sunlight. The facility houses a mechanical workshop and wet laboratory, where experimental apparatus can be developed and repaired, as well as learning about subjects including sustainable fuels, flow batteries and dye solar cell production. In addition this building allows students access to actual data from the weather station on the roof of the building. It also links to solar panels on the roof to enable performance monitoring of these technologies.

Personal Development Planning The tutor assists their tutees by making use of the University’s computerised system of Personal Development Planning (e-PDP). PDP is a facility aiming to support students through their studies, to record their personal development with the aim of acting both as a record and as a tool to emphasise personal achievements. It is intended to provide added value to students alongside the tutorial system. All candidates are encouraged to participate in specially provided personal skills training provision (e.g. the group and team skills training offered during induction week to registering students).

Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.

10. Admission Criteria
All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience. Entry requirements for this programme can be found on the Postgraduate Study Page. Candidates must satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Exeter. This programme is intended for students with engineering or scientific background, with a good honours degree (upper second) or equivalent normally being required. Candidates offering equivalent qualifications by experience rather than formal qualifications will be considered. Further advice may be sought by contacting engineeringmsc@exeter.ac.uk. Non-standard applicants are dealt with on an individual basis, and are almost invariably interviewed. Mature applicants (over the age of 21) will normally be expected to have undertaken some recognised systematic course of study within the last three years (e.g. validated Access course, Open University, BTEC). For those whose native language is not English, evidence of competence in the English language will be required and, after admission to the University, they may be given the opportunity to take additional language instruction, normally at the University INTO Language Centre. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) are acceptable for evidence; details of these can be found in the Graduate School Prospectus. For an unconditional offer, scores of IELTS - 7-9 (with 6.0 in writing), TOEFL - 250-300 (4.0 in essay writing), (paper based TOEFL score 590-677) are required. However, if the student has successfully undertaken a full degree programme in an English speaking country, e.g. UK, USA, Australia, this requirement will normally be waived provided that the degree was taken no more than five years before the start of proposed study here. Other qualifications may also be considered. We actively promote the University’s policies with regard to equality of opportunity. Admissions information relating to disability can be found at http://www.exeter.ac.uk/accessability/disability-support-offered/

10. Admission Criteria

All applications are considered individually on merit. The University is committed to an equal opportunities policy with respect to gender, age, race, sexual orientation and/or disability when dealing with applications. It is also committed to widening access to higher education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experience.

Entry requirements for this programme can be found on the Postgraduate Study Page.

Candidates must satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University of Exeter.

This programme is intended for students with engineering or scientific background, with a good honours degree (upper second) or equivalent normally being required. Candidates offering equivalent qualifications by experience rather than formal qualifications will be considered. Further advice may be sought by contacting engineeringmsc@exeter.ac.uk.

Non-standard applicants are dealt with on an individual basis, and are almost invariably interviewed. Mature applicants (over the age of 21) will normally be expected to have undertaken some recognised systematic course of study within the last three years (e.g. validated Access course, Open University, BTEC).

For those whose native language is not English, evidence of competence in the English language will be required and, after admission to the University, they may be given the opportunity to take additional language instruction, normally at the University INTO Language Centre. IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) are acceptable for evidence; details of these can be found in the Graduate School Prospectus. For an unconditional offer, scores of IELTS - 7-9 (with 6.0 in writing), TOEFL - 250-300 (4.0 in essay writing), (paper based TOEFL score 590-677) are required. However, if the student has successfully undertaken a full degree programme in an English speaking country, e.g. UK, USA, Australia, this requirement will normally be waived provided that the degree was taken no more than five years before the start of proposed study here. Other qualifications may also be considered.

We actively promote the University’s policies with regard to equality of opportunity. Admissions information relating to disability can be found at http://www.exeter.ac.uk/accessability/disability-support-offered/

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures. The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University’s code of practice. See the University’s TQA Manual for details.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University’s code of practice. See the University’s TQA Manual for details.

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs). The MSc Renewable Energy Engineering is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). Accreditation is awarded for a maximum of 5 years under each assessment exercise. The dates applicable to the current accreditation of this degree programme can be viewed on the Engineering Council list of accredited degrees: www.engc.org.uk/acad

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

The MSc Renewable Energy Engineering is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.

Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).

Accreditation is awarded for a maximum of 5 years under each assessment exercise. The dates applicable to the current accreditation of this degree programme can be viewed on the Engineering Council list of accredited degrees: www.engc.org.uk/acad

14	Awarding Institution	Univesity of Exeter
15	Lead College / Teaching Institution	College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences
16	Partner College / Institution
17	Programme accredited/validated by	Accreditation pending
18	Final Award(s)	MSc
19	UCAS Code (UG programmes)	GlobeREN
20	NQF Level of Final Awards(s):	7
21	Credit (CATS and ECTS)	180 credits (90 ECTS)
22	QAA Subject Benchmarking Group (UG and PGT programmes)	Renewable Energy

23	Origin Date	February 7th 2023	Last Date of Revision:	February 28th 2023

Global Renewable Energy Engineering (2023)

1. Programme Title:

Global Renewable Energy Engineering

NQF Level:

7

2. Description of the Programme (as in the Business Approval Form)

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

MSc Global Renewable Energy Engineering programme Stage 1, or Stage 2 of 1+1 programme:

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning & Assessment Methods

A Specialised Subject Skills & Knowledge

Learning & Teaching Activities

Assessment Methods

B Academic Discipline Core Skills & Knowledge

Learning & Teaching Activities

Assessment Methods

C Personal / Transferable / Employment Skills & Knowledge

Learning & Teaching Activities

Assessment Methods

7. Programme Regulations

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

10. Admission Criteria

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards