MSc Future Energy Engineering

Overview

This course has been developed in response to relevant industry needs and it reflects our strength in research and teaching within this area. The MSc programme benefits from the MEng material for the Chemical Engineering programme to enhance the student experience through greater class sizes and shared learning experiences.

MSc Future Energy Engineering covers both the theoretical knowledge and advanced technical skills in demand from the evolving process and energy engineering sectors and will therefore include both oil & gas as well as renewable technologies. You will study topics such as process management and how this relates to sustainable chemical & process engineering, along with detailed knowledge in process design and simulation, energy integration and optimisation, as well developing an understanding of the limitations of natural resources, how they can be accessed and alternative approaches to a more sustainable energy production.

The course has been developed in response to relevant industry needs and it reflects our strength in research and teaching within this area. The course will develop aspects of sub surface energy reserves, and relate those to technologies that are being used to support ‘green infrastructure’ such as carbon capture and storage.

Employability

The principles and skills conveyed by the course will help students develop critical thinking and independent inquiry aptitudes which will enable them to be independent and competent practitioners in their professional life.

The contents of the module will help graduates find employment in the chemical engineering industry, oil and gas industry, energy sector, engineering design, renewable energy and pharmaceuticals industry.

Teaching and learning

The teaching team in the Division of Chemical and Energy Engineering are experienced and enthusiastic about their teaching and research. We are a multidisciplinary team with expertise in chemical engineering, energy engineering, and materials engineering, some with industrial experience.

All modules are taught through a combination of three or more of lectures, tutorials, computer workshop, laboratory practical, seminars and group work which deliver the intended knowledge and understanding, and intellectual/practical/transferrable skills.

You will be encouraged to attend the seminars/events such as those organised externally by IChemE and research seminars at LSBU. Invited guest lectures from industry will deliver presentations at LSBU on relevant and current topics.