School: School of Water, Energy and Environment. This Master of Science (MSc) in Renewable Energy is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills for a successful career in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. It provides multidisciplinary expertise to analyze current and future energy challenges and to develop and implement appropriate solutions. The program offers a choice of study routes: one focusing on developing state-of-the-art technical skills for designing renewable energy systems (e.g., using finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, technology lifecycle management), and another specializing in managing renewable engineering projects and systems (focusing on topics like health and safety, environment, energy entrepreneurship, and asset management). The curriculum includes core modules in renewable energy technologies, energy economics, and policy, with a strong emphasis on practical application through an individual research project (thesis) and a group project, often solving real-world, industry-based problems. The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Energy Institute, ensuring its relevance to industry needs.

Graduates are highly sought after by employers in the rapidly expanding renewable energy sector. The program prepares them for roles as professional scientists or engineers across industrial and public sector organizations involved in renewable energy. Career opportunities include: Renewable Energy Project Management, Consulting, Systems Design and Optimisation, Energy Policy Advising, Research and Development (R&D), Testing and Certification of Technologies, Operation and Maintenance of Renewable Energy Systems, Technical-Environmental Analysis of Novel Solutions (e.g., floating wind turbines, wave energy converters), Business Development, Asset Management, Energy Engineering roles in companies like E.ON, EDF UK, Siemens Gamesa, SSE Energy Solutions, Lightsource bp, Vestas, Vattenfall, Iberdrola, GE Vernova, QinetiQ, Atkins, Network Rail. Cranfield's strong industry connections, industrial advisory board, and inclusion of real-world case studies ensure graduates are well-prepared for their careers.

Cranfield University has a strong aerospace heritage with a university-owned airport, showcasing its practical and industry-focused approach. It is a six-time winner of the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, recognizing its excellence in research and education for the benefit of the UK. Cranfield offers a unique, postgraduate-only environment, fostering a focused and advanced learning experience. The university is ranked in the UK top 5 for mechanical engineering, reflecting the quality of its engineering programs. It possesses unique engineering-scale facilities for developing efficient renewable energy technologies and has a teaching team with extensive experience in solving real-world renewable energy challenges. Cranfield also has a triple-accredited Management School (AMBA; EQUIS; AACSB International), indicating its strong business and management education.