Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems

Studying master’s in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems at Linnaeus University in Sweden:

In Sweden, the EU and large parts of the rest of the world, biofuels are the most important and largest of the renewable energy sources, although wind power and solar energy are on the rise. What should be considered during the handling of biofuels and which processes and systems are appropriate to choose when planning for future energy production? And how can our society become more efficient in energy use? You learn about planning for future energy systems and processes and attain knowledge of project management and research methods. Career opportunities are global and rapidly increasing.

 

Necessary information:

• Duration: 2 years
• Degree awarded by: Linnaeus University
• Admission criteria: Bachelor’s degree
• Language of instruction: English
• Format: Full-time
• Semester: Autumn
• Tuition fee: 77,500 SEK (First payment)
• Tuition fee, total: 310,000 SEK
• Application Fee: 900 SEK

 

Curriculum:

The first semester treats aspects of the global energy system such as energy sources, sustainable energy technologies, environmental assessment, climate change, innovation and sociotechnical change.The second semester focus on environmental legislation and in-depth knowledge of bioenergy technologies and waste as a resource.

The second part of the semester comprises a project course that provides the training to plan and execute a major project. The third semester includes a course focusing on solar and wind power technology and electric grid integration. It also includes 22,5 credits of elective courses. Suggested elective courses are Evaluation and Design of Energy Policies”, “Life cycle analysis” and “Energy management in the Built Environment”. Other courses may be chosen in consultation with the program coordinator. The forth semester is the degree project (thesis) course.

 

Career opportunity:

Linnaeus University Career Counselling Service: The career counselling service at Linnaeus University offers support and advice when you try to figure out how your education, your experience, and your personal qualifications can best be summarized into a powerful job application. You will get help pinpointing your skills and experience and tips and guidance on how to best design your CV and cover letter.

The programme provides a basis for a career as an energy system planner, energy strategist, environmental investigator or project manager. Career opportunities are global and rapidly increasing, especially if you choose a career as a consultant.

 

Application Requirements:

• You must have been awarded a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen) from an internationally recognised university.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in English. For most master’s level courses and programmes, the requirement is also the equivalent of the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. There are some master’s level courses and programmes where English 5 or English 7 is the requirement.
• You must provide certificates and diplomas of your completed degree(s) from an internationally recognised higher education institution.
• Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree. If you have had courses credited/transferred from previous studies, you must also submit official transcripts for those courses.
• Copy of the page in your passport with your personal data and photograph, or a similar identification document.
• You must upload your documentation both in the original language and in an official translation. Accepted languages for translations are Swedish and English.

General entry requirements for second­cycle studies and specific entry requirements for this program:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology, Environmental Technology, Civil Engineering, Material Science or the equivalent.
• English 6 or the equivalent.

 

English language requirements:

Exam	score
IELTS Academic	6.5
TOFEL IBT	90
Pearson PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online	62

 

 

Deadlines and intakes:

• Mid-August: Application deadline for courses starting in the Spring semester.
• Mid-January: Application deadline for courses and programmes starting in the Autumn semester. (January 16)