Tidal, Wave and Future Energy (SCQF level 11) CPD Award
Course code F85TW
What is special about this course?
Do you have an interest in energy and the potential of resources available on the planet?
Learn more about these systems, their technology, and their environmental impact, on this specialist CPD award, designed for anyone who wishes to understand future energy systems that are still in their infancy.
Focus on marine energy, particularly wave and tidal stream, including resource evaluation and technology, while also exploring other new renewable energy systems such as: hydrogen; biomass; hydropower; tidal barrages; thermal and osmotic marine energy; geothermy; and nuclear fast fission and fusion.
Join our comprehensive course, and benefit from the expertise of tutors who are actively involved in research and collaboration with Scotland’s vibrant industry in marine and sustainable energy.
Special features
- Online course
- Comprehensive overview of new energy systems
- Research active tutors
Entry requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject
- Other qualifications will be considered for those with a minimum of three years relevant professional experience
CPD Award
You will study the following core modules:
- Tidal, wave and future energy
How will I study my course?
- Part-time
- You will study fully online, with no scheduled sessions or tutorials
- Online study will be done via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors
- You will have the option to take part in an online induction in January
How long will my course last?
- Part-time: 12 weeks @ 16 hours per week
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent on online study and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Where can I study my course?
- North, West and Hebrides
- This fully online course can be studied from anywhere in the world. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI North, West and Hebrides
Start date
- January
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
This includes
- EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
- EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
- EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
| 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| CPD award (20 credit module) | £584 | £610 |
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) or assessed as rest of the UK for fee status, the following fees apply:
| 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| CPD award (20 credit module) | £780 | £840 |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK
Following the UK’s departure from the European Union, the Scottish Government confirmed that EU/EEA and Swiss nationals, who do not have settled or pre-settled status, will be considered as international for fee purposes. These students will get an automatic fee scholarship.
This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.
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2024-25 |
With scholarship | 2025-26 | With scholarship | |
| CPD award (20 credit module) | £1,110 | £833 | £1,200 | £900 |
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union, studying online from their home country, or assessed as international for fee status, the following fees apply:
| 2024-25 | 2025-26 | |
| CPD award (20 credit module) | £1,110 | £1,200 |
A no fee increase guarantee is available for self-funding full-time and structured part-time rest of the UK, EU and international postgraduate students for continuous study for the same award, up to the permitted standard time limit for the relevant award.
This course is not available for international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Once you have successfully completed this course, you might like to consider careers in:
- Environmental regulation agencies
- Relevant consultancies on energy and environment
- Renewable energy industry
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress from this CPD Award to the following courses:
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Tidal, Wave and Future Energy (SCQF level 11) CPD Award
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