Renewable Energy
Smart Energy and the Built Environment MSc
University College LondonA multidisciplinary MSc integrating renewable energy, storage, smart demand, buildings, energy data and low-carbon technologies for net-zero energy systems.
Study Level
Master's Degree
Study Mode
On Campus
Duration
1 calendar year full-time
Programme Overview
UCL's Smart Energy and the Built Environment MSc examines how renewable generation, energy storage, smart control and flexible demand can be integrated into modern energy systems.
Students study energy supply and demand, low-carbon technologies, buildings, energy data, modelling and the social and policy factors influencing energy-system transformation.
The programme combines physical, social and data-driven approaches to smart energy.
Students work on real-world case studies and use data analysis, modelling and multidisciplinary problem-solving to develop practical energy solutions.
The programme prepares graduates to contribute to the transition toward resilient, affordable and low-carbon energy systems.
Entry Requirements
Applicants normally require at least a UK second-class Bachelor's degree or an equivalent international qualification in a relevant discipline.
Suitable backgrounds include:
Engineering
Physics or related physical sciences
Mathematics
Geography
Architecture
Planning
Economics
Psychology
Social Science
Applicants from another discipline may be considered where they have at least three years of relevant professional experience.
English-Language Requirements
UCL English Language Level 2 is required.
Applicants must satisfy the current Level 2 requirement using an approved English-language qualification.
Accepted qualifications can include IELTS Academic, TOEFL, Pearson PTE Academic and Cambridge English.
Applicants should confirm the current Level 2 overall and component scores before applying.
Career Outcomes
Scholarship Information
The Bartlett Promise Scholarships UCL's Bartlett School provides Master's scholarship opportunities intended to support students from underrepresented backgrounds. Separate opportunities are available for qualifying UK applicants and eligible students from Sub-Saharan Africa. UCL also operates a central Scholarships and Funding database containing nationality-specific, merit-based and need-based awards. Eligibility, values and deadlines vary by scholarship and admission cycle.