Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology

The subjects taught are underpinned by high quality research which is rated as being mainly internationally excellent or world-leading in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework. This included research in Anaerobic Digestion, Analytical Technology, Bioelectrochemical Systems, Biohydrogen and Biomethane Production, Hydrogen Energy, Hydrogen Vehicles and Refuelling, Biopolymer Production, Modelling and Control, Nano Materials and Wastewater Treatment. Each taught module consists of 36 hours of lectures, tutorials, and computing based practical sessions as well as our program of site visits to put the theory into context.

Full time students will typically attend two days a week, with part time students attending one day a week. You will also be expected to work and conduct research individually. 

Site visits includes tours of Radyr Hydro Power Station; Mynydd Portref Wind Farm; Cardiff WWTP; Court Farm Water Treatment Plant; and the Hydrogen Demonstration Centre at Baglan.

You will be able to learn key analytical techniques from our research team at our SERC labs. There will be different forms of assessment including projects, presentations, portfolios, and the written dissertation.