Postgraduate Nuclear and Energy courses

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    Nuclear and Energy

    How to meet the world’s future energy needs in a sustainable way is one of the biggest questions facing humankind. Study one of our postgraduate programmes and you could help tackle this global challenge.

Why study energy at Birmingham?

We have a range of postgraduate programmes in different subject areas. You can explore how to reshape global energy systems and technologies for efficient and sustainable energy supply, storage and use.

If you are interested in nuclear power, then we have programmes that focus on nuclear energy and the challenges facing the sector.

  • Global Energy Technologies and Systems MSc

    Global Energy Technologies and Systems Masters/MSc course fulfils a critical need to educate the next generation of energy professionals in concert with the internationally recognised research

  • Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors Masters\MSc

    The aim of Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors Masters programme – which began in 1956 – is to provide the necessary background, both in breadth and in depth, for anyone wishing to enter the nuclear industry.

  • Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc

    This innovative Advanced Mechanical Engineering Masters/MSc programme offers graduates excellent career prospects in a broad field of mechanical engineering-related industries. Learn more.

  • Electrical Power Systems MSc

    The Electrical Power Systems Masters/MSc - Meeting the growing demand for engineers trained in electrical power systems and renewable energy. Learn more.

  • Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Applications MRes

    Hydrogen, Fuel Cells and their Applications Masters of Research (MRes) programme falls within the theme Sustainable Power Generation and Supply of the Research Councils' Energy Programme, the first of its kind in the UK.

  • Materials in Fusion Energy MRes

    This Materials in Fusion Energy MRes (MRes) programme comprises a major research project, which can be based in the University or in industry, and six taught modules. Learn more.

  • Renewable Energy Engineering MSc (Dubai Campus)

    Study with us at the University of Birmingham Dubai on our Masters Renewable Energy Engineering course. This programme will help you to meet the global energy demands of tomorrow, learn more..