Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Systems

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Renewable energy from wind, water, solar, and biomass plays an increasing role both nationally as well as internationally. If you hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, you can attain insight into the potential of renewable energy processes and energy systems of the future.

The importance of renewable energy taken from wind, water, the sun, and biomass is increasingly being understood both nationally and internationally. This master's program offers students holding a bachelor's degree in engineering insight into the potential of renewable energy systems and processes of the future. Today, biofuels are the most widely used and important sources of renewable energy in Sweden, the EU, and large parts of the wider world. However, wind and solar energy are on the rise. In this program, you will learn about what considerations to take when handling biofuels and which processes and systems should be accounted for when planning for future energy production. You will also get ideas for making our society more efficient in energy use. In addition to planning for future energy systems and processes, you will discover the principles of project management and research methods. Prepare for an international career in this quickly growing industry.

Degree

Upon successful completion of the program, the student is awarded the Master of Science (120 credits) with a specialization in Sustainable Energy Processes and Systems. The main field of Study: Bioenergy Technology

This is Linnaeus University

Linnaeus University is a modern, international university in the southeast of Sweden. We are located in two nature-loving cities, one by the Baltic Sea and one surrounded by lakes in the greenest city in Europe. More facts about Linnaeus University:

• Founded in 2010 through a merger between Kalmar University and Växjö University;
• Located in Kalmar and Växjö;
• 44,000 enrolled students;
• 2,200 enrolled international students;
• 6th largest university in Sweden in terms of the number of students;
• 780 partner universities in more than 80 countries;
• 100-degree programs on the first-cycle level, 8 of them taught in English;
• 80-degree programs on the second cycle level, 35 of them taught in English.

Växjö

Roughly 15 minutes by bike from the city center, you will find Linnaeus University’s campus. It is like a small society with a university, student accommodation, and student life. Here you become part of a creative knowledge environment.

What will you come across on an excursion in Växjö – the city of contrasts? You will find good restaurants, a celebrated hockey team, and cozy cafés where you can enjoy a latte with lingonberry flavor. In Växjö, beautiful nature is always just around the corner; the city is surrounded by lakes and forests. Students like the combination of the city center and the active student life on campus. Your dream of the future starts here!

The program 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.

The first semester treats aspects of the global energy system such as energy sources, sustainable energy technologies, environmental assessment, climate change, innovation, and socio-technical change. The second semester focused 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 fourth semester is the degree project (thesis) course.

Courses in the program

Year 1

• Sustainable Energy Supply * (7.5 credits, G1N)
• Diffusion of Innovations for a Sustainable Built Environment (7.5 credits, A1N)
• Environmental Analysis Methods * (7.5 credits, A1N)
• Scientific Theories and Methods * (7.5 credits, A1N)
• Laws of Sustainable Development and Energy (7.5 credits, A1N)
• Bioenergy and Waste as Resource (7.5 credits, A1N)
• Project Work and Methodology (15 credits, A1N)

Year 2:

• Wind and Solar Energy (7.5 credits G1F)
• Elective courses (in total 22.5 credits GIF)
  The following courses are recommended:
  • Evaluation and Design of Energy Policies (7.5 credits G1F)
  • Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) (7.5 credits A1N)
  • Energy management in the built environment (7.5 credits G1F)
  • Degree Project * (30 credits A2E)

* Courses in the main area.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student is awarded the Master of Science (120 credits) with a specialisation in Sustainable Energy Processes and Systems Main Field of Study: Bioenergy Technology