Master of Renewable Energy–MRE 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MRE degree shall have:

(i) Completed a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a B+ average grade or better in the relevant coursework, in engineering or science, or at the discretion of the Head of School, another relevant subject; and

(ii) Been accepted by the Head of School or nominee as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived or varied by the Associate Dean for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

2. (a) Except as provided in section 4 of this statute, the course of study for the MRE shall consist of:

Part 1: RESE 451, RESE 452; two of (RESE 411, RESE 412, RESE 421, RESE 422); two further 400- or 500-level CCSP/RESE courses; 30 further approved points from 400- or 500-level AIML/CCSP/DATA/EEEN/ENSC/ENVI/ESCI/GPHS/RESE

Part 2: RESE 589.

(b) With the approval of the Head of School, a candidate who has completed a relevant bachelor’s degree with honours or an equivalent qualification may be exempted up to 60 points from Part 1. 3. A candidate for the MRE shall normally be enrolled for at least three trimesters and shall complete the degree within four years of first enrolling in it. The Associate Dean may extend the maximum period in special cases.

4. The course of study for a candidate may satisfy the requirements of one major as listed below. The MRE may also be awarded without a major.

Renewable Energy Systems Engineering (RESE):

RESE 411, RESE 412, RESE 413, one of (431, 432), a RESE 589 project in an engineering topic approved by the Head of School.

Renewable Energy Systems Analysis (RESA):

RESE 421, RESE 422, two of (RESE 423, RESE 431, RESE 432), a RESE 589 project in an analytics topic approved by the Head of School.

6. The MRE may be awarded with Distinction or Merit subject to section 3.5.4 of the General Programmes of Study Regulations. The award shall be made on the combined results of courses and the assessment of the research project.