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 information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.

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?

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Apply for Tidal, Wave and Future Energy (SCQF level 11) CPD Award

I want to start in Jan/Feb 2025

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