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Master of Science in Energy and Environment
Programme
Master of Science in Energy and Environment
理學碩士(能源及環境)
Award Title
Master of Science in Energy and Environment
理學碩士(能源及環境)
Offering Academic Unit
School of Energy and Environment
Mode of Study
Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

30

Programme Aims

This programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in the areas of energy and environment, with special reference to the Asian settings. In particular, the programme caters to the rising demand from the business and industry sectors for managers with contemporary views on energy, environment and sustainability. Besides emphasis on technical sciences, graduates of the programme are equipped with holistic knowledge in the related energy and environmental aspects of economics, policies and laws. Based on such knowledge, the graduates can develop innovative and creative solutions to various energy and environmental problems.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
  1. Master the underlying technical principles and analysis techniques governing energy generation, usage and environmental technologies and apply the knowledge on sustainable development 
  2. Exhibit an ability to identify and integrate major factors affecting the atmosphere, climate and water quality
  3. Stay abreast of contemporary economics and ethics, relevant policies and laws both at international and national levels in addressing energy and environment problems and issues  
  4. Critically assess and balance the impacts of implementation of energy and environmental technologies and policies on sustainability
  5. Demonstrate expertise on energy supply, demand and security issues and their associated environmental impacts in a global and societal context
  6. Elaborate the development of innovative technologies that can generate clean and sustainable energy to address energy scarcity and combat pollution and climate change 
  7. Synthesize a broad view of energy, environment and climate change problems and issues through discussions and presentations
  8. Detail innovative and creative solutions to energy and environmental problems through teamwork or projects

Programme Requirements



Courses in the programme are categorized into Core Courses and Electives. To obtain the award of Master of Science in Energy and Environment, students are required to take 

  • 12 credit units of the Core Courses (at least 6 credit units of Core courses in Group 1 and at least 6 credit units of Core courses in Group 2), and
  • 18 credit units of the Elective Courses
Some of the core and elective are designed as Stream Core and Stream Elective of the Energy (EG) or Environment (EV) Stream. Students may choose to
  • Take any Core and Electives without concentration on any stream, or
  • Take both Energy Stream Core and any two Energy Stream Electives to fulfil the requirement of concentration on the Energy Stream, or
  • Take both Environment Stream Core and any two Environment Stream Electives to fulfil the requirement of concentration on the Environment Stream

1.         Core Courses ( 12 credit units)

Group 1: (6 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
SEE5114Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development3
SEE6201Environmental and Energy Policy3

Group 2: (6 credit units)
Students may concentrate on a stream by taking 6 credit units of the stream courses OR take any Core without concentration on any stream. 
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SEE5211Data Analysis in Environmental Applications3Environment Stream Core
SEE5212Environmental Pollution: Theories, Measurement and Mitigation3Environment Stream Core
SEE6103Energy Conversion: Theory and Methodology3Energy Stream Core
SEE6104Energy Conservation and Audit3Energy Stream Core

2.         Electives ( 18 credit units)

Students may choose to concentrate on a stream by taking at least 6 credit units of the stream elective courses OR take any Electives without concentration on any stream.  

Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SEE5201Air Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry3Environment Stream Elective
SEE5202Climate Change: Science, Adaptation and Mitigation3
SEE6115Carbon Audit and Management3
SEE6116Building Performance Assessment3
SEE6118Emerging Energy Technologies3Energy Stream Elective
SEE6123Electrochemical Energy Storage3Energy Stream Elective
SEE6124Fuel Processing3Energy Stream Elective
SEE6125Carbon Capture Use and Storage3Energy Stream Elective
SEE6126Hydrogen Production and Storage3Energy Stream Elective
SEE6127Power Grid Management3Energy Stream Elective
SEE6128Renewable Energy Generation3Energy Stream Elective
SEE6203Environmental Impact Assessment: Principles and Practice3Environment Stream Elective
SEE6212Environmental Modelling3Environment Stream Elective
SEE6213Wastewater Engineering and Water Quality Assessment3Environment Stream Elective
SEE6214Solid Waste Treatment and Management3Environment Stream Elective
SEE6224Environmental Engineering Science3Environment Stream Elective
SEE6225Environmental Assessment3
SEE6226Ecosystem and Environmental Toxicology3Environment Stream Elective
SEE6999Dissertation6
LW6959Energy and Environmental Law3

Professional Recognition

  • Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM)
  • Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)