Aim
The Master`s programme in Energy, provides the student with a theoretical foundation to understand a wide range of issues related to energy. Specialization within topics related to renewable energy and energy technology is possible.
The programme gives the student capabilities to consider energy supply, conversion and application in a wider environmental and societal perspective.
Content
The programme contains a few common courses within energy; the remaining courses are selected by the student within topics relevant for the master thesis.
The university's competence within energy related areas as well as external competence is utilized in
supervision of the master thesis as well in lecturing.
The education gives knowledge and skills for active participation within industry, research and development as well as state and local government. The education aims at giving the student a methodical foundation that makes him or her able to adapt to a rapidly changing work market.
On completion of the programme the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The candidate
Skills
The candidate
General competence
The candidate
Admission to the Master¿s programme in energy requires a relevant bachelor's degree in mathematics, natural sciences or engineering or equivalent. Furthermore, the subject MAT111 "Calculus I" (or mathematics 1+2+3) or equivalent plus either PHYS113 Mechanics 2 and Thermodynamics or KJEM210 Chemical Thermodynamics or equivalent must be included.
Topical group 1) Wind- and Ocean energy
The requirement is a bachelor¿s degree within meteorology, oceanography physics or energy technology. Within this topical group the candidate may have a master thesis within e.g. wind energy, ocean energy, hydropower, global energy challenges, and environmental issues related to renewable energy.
Topical group 2) Mathematics, physics and informatics
The requirement is a bachelor¿s degree within mathematics, physics, geophysics, computational methods or informatics. Within this topical group the candidate may have a master thesis within e.g. ocean energy, geothermal energy and storage, energy analyses and optimization, solar cells, rain cells, battery technology and safety in energy production.
Topical group 3) Chemistry and environment
The requirement is a bachelor degree within chemistry, nano technology or relevant engineering topics (environmental technology and industrial chemistry, energy technology). Within this topical group the candidate may have a master thesis within e.g. bioenergy, solar cells, materials for energy applications and batteries.
Ranking
In cases with more applicants than available capacity, the applicants will be ranked according to the grades and capacity within each of the topical groups.
You must also have:
The master`s programme consists of two components: Coursework and individual research project (master's thesis).
The courses ENERGI300 and ENERGI360 are compulsory. Elective courses can be chosen to approval from supervisor.
4. semester (spring): ENERGI399 (Thesis)
3. semester (autumn): ENERGI399 (Thesis)
2. semester: ENERGI360, elective - elective
1. semester: ENERGI300, elective - elective
ENERGI399 Master's thesis in Energy comprises 60 credits.
Courses shall be on 200- or 300-level. To approval from supervisor, a maximum of 10 ECTS can be on 100-level.
A combination of teaching and learning methods is used in the various courses, depending on which topic you are taking, including lectures, exercises laboratory with journal, seminar and fieldwork. You may find more information in the course description.
The Master's thesis is an independently scientific work, under supervision of an academic supervisor.
The assessment methods in the courses are written and oral examination, reports and oral exam. The assessment methods for each course are described in the course description.
The assessment methods for each course are described in the course description.
The final step in the programme is an oral examination. The examination is held when the master's thesis is submitted, evaluated and approved.
At UiB the grades are given in one of two possible grading scales: passed/failed and A to F.
The master's thesis will be graded A to F.
The grading scale for each course is given in the course description.
To be eligible for admission to the Doctoral education (PhD) the candidate must have completed a master's degree.
To qualify for the Doctoral education (PhD) at UiB the average grade for the master's thesis, the Master's degree and the bachelor's degree should be at least C.
In order to get enrolled you have to be granted a fellowship for doctoral training.
Candidates with a master's degree in energy are in demand. In society, there is a great focus on energy supply and energy use in the future. Achieving the 2 degree target, the UN's renewable energy target for 2030 and national emission targets are all strongly linked to the choice of energy sources and energy use. Both industry and society in general are undergoing strong restructuring in the energy area. There is an increasing need for master's candidates with detailed insight into various energy issues in both the public and private sector, and who can put these into a wider context.
In the business world, there is a rapid development of work with and tasks within the energy field. The expertise of civil engineers in energy can, for example, be used in
The study programme will also create a foundation for further doctoral studies in the field.