Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Access

Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Access is a Masters program taught at Gulu University, Uganda. Intake: Application opening on February and March. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 Years) options.

The Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Access at Gulu University prepares students to develop and manage off-grid energy systems, carry out research to increase clean energy access, and apply business, entrepreneurial, and policy skills in the energy access sector. The programme includes core and elective taught courses such as Research Methods, Biomass and Bioenergy, Sustainable Energy Management, Small Hydropower Technologies, Wind Energy Systems, Mini-Grid Network Systems, Solar Energy Systems, Project Planning and Management, and Energy Policy and Governance.

Learning uses taught courses, work placement in an energy access enterprise during a recess term, and a research and dissertation stage. The programme is offered over four semesters and one recess term as a two-year full-time master’s programme. Delivery is hybrid, combining online and face-to-face teaching.

The programme is designed to respond to employer needs in the energy access sectors, with emphasis on communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork, plus gender considerations integrated into the teaching and learning cycle.

Modules

• REA 7101 Research Methods
• REA 7102 Biomass and Bioenergy
• REA 7105 Sustainable Energy Management
• REA 7104 Small Hydropower Technologies
• REA 7103 Wind Energy Systems
• REA 7201 Mini-Grid Network Systems
• REA 7202 Solar Energy Systems
• REA 7203 Project Planning and Management
• REA 7204 Energy Policy and Governance
• REA 7205 Human Resource Management
• REA 7301 Work Placement
• REA 7302 Scholarly Writing and Presentation Skills

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Access at Gulu University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Gulu University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Gulu University as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science in Renewable Energy and Energy Access.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Geology

Please check detail of study units at https://gu.ac.ug/programme/master-of-science-in-renewable-energy-and-energy-access

2 fully funded scholarships are listed for Uganda. See Uganda scholarships.