Institute for Advanced Studies

Master of Renewable Energy Programme is designed to produce experts in the field of Renewable Energy among local and international students. This program offers opportunity for professional and graduate students with advanced understanding in various core applications in Renewable Energy technology and management.

The programme aims to develop human resources with the knowledge and skills to advance research and development of effective measures to address current energy issues. It also offers an education that is directly relevant to the latest advancements in the Renewable Energy related industry.

Career Opportunity

Course Structure

COURSE SYLLABUS

CORE SUBJECTS	CREDITS
Research Methodology	3
Research Project	12
Energy and Sustainable Development	3
Energy Policy	3
Energy Efficiency and Management	3
Total	27

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (Choose 2)*

Smart Grid	3
Bioenergy	3
Energy Storage Technology	3
Low Carbon Buildings	3
Energy Economics	3
Solar Energy	3
Hydro Energy	3
Integration of Solar Photovoltaic System	3
Total	15
Overall Credits	42

Programme
HQA – Master of Renewable Energy by Coursework

Duration of study
Minimum : 3 - 4 Semesters
Maximum : 8 - 9 Semesters

Language Requirement

Band 5.5 ≥ IELTS Academic; or
Score 550 (PBT) / 213 (CBT) / 46 (IBTcentrebased) in TOEFL; or
Band 4 ≥ MUET; or
Score 51 ≥ PTE Academic; or
Grade C ≥ English Language in A Level, Univ. of Cambridge; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (FCE); or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First CAE; or
Grade C ≥ Cambridge Assessment English: First (CPE)

Entry Requirement

Entry requirements for this program are as follows:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in the related field with minimum CGPA of 3.00 or its equivalent or;
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 and fulfil at least one (1) criterion as follows or;
- Universiti Malaya graduate;
- Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related fields;
- Has produced publications in the related fields;
- Scholarship agency staff;
- Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
- Pass the special assessment by the Faculty
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.50 to 2.69 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has at least one (1) year of working experience in a related field;
  - Has produced publications in the related fields;
  - Scholarship recipient;
  - Government agency staff;
  - Pass the interview conducted by the Faculty; or
  - Pass the special asssessment by the Faculty.
Bachelor's Degree with CGPA between 2.00 to 2.49 and fulfil the criteria as follows or;
- One (1) criterion for UM graduate
- Two (2) criteria for non-UM graduate
  - Has related working experience in the related field not less than five (5) years;
  - Published at least one (1) publication in a refereed journal in the related field;
  - Passed the interview conducted by the Faculty (compulsory for non UM graduate applicants); or
  - Pass the special assessment by the Faculty.
Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body or;
Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time or;
APEL (A) qualification (only for the programme by Mixed Mode and by Coursework)

Intake Schedule

Applications for research programmes are open throughout the year. Candidate could apply anytime

Fees

Local Students

International Students