Core modules:
- Low Carbon Energy Science and Technology
- Photovoltaic Systems
- Introduction to Photovoltaics
- Innovation in Solar Energy
- Solar Cell Laboratory
- Research Project in Physics
MSc in Solar Cell Technology
Postgraduate Certificate / Master's Degree
The total service fee for this program:
€ 499
Pre payment for this program:
€ 99
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This program has OFFER event
Discount event for this program
Mie exceptional discounts
The amount of discount for this event
100 €
The total service fee for this program after discount:
€ 399
ABOUT
The move from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is one of the biggest changes in society since the Industrial Revolution. This shift means there’s a growing demand for scientists with specialist expertise in solar, a key energy technology of the 21st century.
Course description
This course is designed to train physical science and engineering graduates to develop new photovoltaic devices and test their effectiveness as a global energy resource. It spans fundamental materials science through to PV system deployment. This means you can learn how to fabricate and assemble solar technologies, and how to measure their effectiveness, in a range of operating conditions and at various scales.
Lecture modules are designed to teach you the concepts behind photovoltaic materials and solar energy generation. In practical sessions, you will learn how to characterise materials used in solar cells and build them into devices. You will also have access to our rooftop solar testbed, where solar cells can be assessed in real-world conditions. Computer programming classes will teach you how to analyse solar energy systems, drawing on expertise from the scientists at Sheffield Solar, who run the largest database of photovoltaic systems in the UK.
Our dedicated enterprise module will show you how the solar technology business works in practice, and how companies get devices out of the lab and plugged into the energy network. The biggest part of your degree will be your research project. You’ll be able to choose from a range of topics, from solar device fabrication to photovoltaic system analysis.
Modules
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Duration
1 year full-time
Teaching
- Lectures
- Laboratory classes
- Computing and data analysis
- Seminars
- Enterprise training
- Research project
Assessment
- Project assignments
- Presentations
- Examinations
- Lab work
- Exams
- Dissertation and viva
Your career
We have close links with organisations in the solar industry who we’ve collaborated with on projects and who have employed our graduates. The course is also great preparation for a PhD.
Our industry partners include:
Solar cell materials
- Greatcell Solar
- SO LArMAR
Photovoltaic technology
- Power Roll
- Oxford PV
- Polysolar
- Heliatek
Energy systems
- Bryt Energy
- FlexiSolar
National and regional networks
- National Grid
- Western Power Distribution
Market intelligence and consultancy
- Exawatt
Solar testing and measurement
- Ossila
Facilities
The University of Sheffield is home to one of the UK’s best equipped laboratories for developing and testing solar materials and devices: Electronic and Photonic Molecular Materials laboratory
The Sheffield Solar team run the solar testbed facility on the roof of our building and operate the UK’s largest database of energy captured by rooftop solar panels: Sheffield Solar
Entry requirements
We usually ask for a 2:1 degree, or equivalent, in physics, materials science, physical chemistry, electrical engineering or a related subject.
Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.
Fees and funding
- Home (2022 annual fee) : £11,500
- Overseas (2022 annual fee) : £24,400
The fee listed is for the advertised mode of study. If you’re studying for an alternative qualification or via a different mode of study (eg full-time, part-time) then the fee could be different. Due to inflation, the fee for Home students could also increase after your first year of study.
key dates
September start
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Monday 29 August 2022 |
Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process. |
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Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time) |
Applications close for September 2022 entry |
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Monday 17 October 2022 |
Last date to register for most courses |
FREE VISA SERVICE
One of our very suitable solutions for applicants is to provide free visa services to study in this field from a pleasant country. If you need to receive free visa services, let us know your request
Expenses (GBP)
Tuition (per year)
24400
GBP
Application Fee
0
GBP
Program expenses
Study Care Insurance Plus:
32
/monthly
Enrolment Fee (non-refundable):
260
/once
Deposit:
1000
/once
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Level of Education
Min GPA (max=100)
80
PTE
61.00
IELTS
6.50
TOEFL iBT
88.00
accommodation
The international undergraduate and postgraduate students at this university can use different types of accommodation options and live in a safe and vibrant environment to focus entirely on their studies and get the best result, also the students can use the cafes and bars gyms, and other living facilities, on the other hand, they can have an accommodation tour and Sheffield city tour to become familiar with their living environment and make the most suitable decision, as we said, this university offers various accommodation options with different fees like £6,782.58 to £10,210.62 for a rental place in the city for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and they can choose to have a private or shared room.
After Graduation
The international students can work up to 20 hours in part-time jobs in the UK, however, they must refer to their visa to see whether they have study and work permits or not, we recommend you to focus only on your education to get the best results and be able to find the most suitable jobs in the UK or the global market right after graduation, on the other hand, if the international applicants need extra financial help to pay for their tuition fee, living, and study expenses, they can find part-time jobs under some conditions, also if the students find related jobs to their educational fields (with the help of the university), they will obtain more real experience and skills aside from the theoretical knowledge that they acquire during their study period.