Website: crestdl.lboro.ac.uk

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Summary

The distance learning MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology has been developed with five years funding from UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council. The course is designed for graduate engineers or physical scientists wishing to receive advanced training in renewable energy technologies. Since the course started in 2001 over 100 students have already joined this part-time programme from over 20 countries around the world. Because the activity is still ongoing a full set of results is not possible. Early indicators show that students are making good progress and a number of them have now graduated. Please contact CREST for further information via the contact project website (above).

Results

The course has traditionally had a very high success rate in employing students within the renewables sector around the world. This is now beginning to be also true for the distance learning students. The course is ongoing and is developing a sustainable business plan based upon a student cohort in excess of 100 students. The objective, of developing postgraduate distance learning in Renewable Energy Systems Technology to meet the needs of the emerging renewables industry, has and is being met.