MRes (MSc by Research) in Sustainable Energy Technologies

Course outline

This is a 1-year full-time research programme entirely based in Ningbo, China. The main aim of the programme is to provide students with a sound and coherent educational experience which develops critical intellectual faculties by application to the methods and practices involved in energy, architecture and environmental issues. Competitive advantage may also be gained by the graduates through maintaining the high levels of environmental conscientiousness which the programme advocates. The proposed programme is also intended to enhance the appeal of our educational activities to graduates and practitioners from various academic and professional backgrounds. The specific objectives are as follows:

to encourage integration between the separate disciplinary areas
to encourage innovation and design creativity within a sound operational context
to develop the students transferable skills in research methods at postgraduate level
to facilitate an in-depth investigation of a relevant topic through independent research

Course structure

MSc by research in the following areas：

Renewable Energy and Architecture
Energy Conversion and Management
Sustainable Building Technology

Tuition Fee

The MRes fee will be RMB 80,000 per annum for full time.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should normally have completed a Bachelors degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Evidence of relevant personal, professional and educational experience may be taken into consideration.

Students whose first language is not English or entry qualification was not obtained in the English medium are required to provide satisfactory evidence of their proficiency in English. Requirements for admission to the MRes programme can be：

Two-Year Masters

Minimum English Language Requirement

IELTS 5.5 with the writing band no less than 5.0 or
TOEFL (paper based) 525 + TWE no less than 4.0 or
TOEFL (computer based) 196 + TWE no less than 4.0
TOEFL (IBT) 71 (no less than 17 in any element)

One-Year Masters

Minimum English Language Requirement

IELTS 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in individual elements
TOEFL (paper based) 573 + TWE no less than 4.5 or
TOEFL (computer based) 230 + TWE no less than 4.5
TOEFL (IBT) 88 (no less than 19 in any element)

You will need to include the following documents together with your application form: a research proposal; degree certificates and official transcripts showing marks; two references in signed and sealed envelopes; IELTS or TOEFL test score; a copy of ID/ passport; four passport sized colour photographs. If there are original copies and photocopies of certificates for awards, works and essays, they may also be submitted.

Bursaries

There are currently no bursaries available but Graduate Teaching Assistantships, combining paid teaching with MRes research may be available for suitable candidates.

How to Apply

Student who possesses the required qualifications should submit an application form together with other supporting documents.

Application Fee: RMB 120/person

Research Center

Students applying this degree will do research in Center for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET).

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For more information contact:

Professor Jo Darkwa

Director of Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies (CSET)

5th Floor, CSET Building

199 Taikang East Road

Ningbo, 315100

China

Tel: +86(0)57488180255

Email: Jo.darkwa@nottingham.edu.cn