Programme structure
The master's degree programme consists of 120 ECTS credits with the following structure:
- Mandatory courses, 40?ECTS credits
- Specialisation courses, 20 or 30 ECTS credits (depending on the choice of either a long or a short master's thesis)
- Elective courses, 0 or 20 ECTS credits (depending on the choice of either a long or a short master's thesis)
- Master's thesis, 60 or 30 ECTS credits
Course of study
Suggested course for students who choose a long thesis of 60 ECTS:
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester | Specialisation course | Master's thesis | Master's thesis |
| 2. semester | Specialisation course | TEK5380 - Project course | Master's thesis |
| 1. semester | TEK5350 - Energy markets and regulation? | TEK5370 - Grid and smartgrid? | |
| ? | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
Suggested course for students who choose a short?thesis of?30 credits:
| 4. semester | Master's thesis | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. semester | Specialisation course | Specialisation course | Elective course |
| 2. semester | Specialisation course | TEK5380 - Project course | Elective course |
| 1. semester | TEK5350 - Energy markets and regulation? | TEK5370 - Grid and smartgrid? | |
| ? | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits | 10 ECTS credits |
Courses and Master's thesis
All courses should be completed and passed before the last (4th) semester.
The mandatory courses consists of 30 ECTS credits foundation courses and a 10 ECTS credits?project course. The following courses are required for all students in the programme:
TEK5300 – Renewable Energy: Science and Technology TEK5350 – Energy Markets and Regulation TEK5370 – Grid, Smartgrid and IoT TEK5380 – Project in Renewable Energy
The specialisation courses consists of 20/30 ECTS credits and?are primarily chosen from the courses listed below, but other relevant courses may be substituted in consultation with your supervisor:
TEK4000 – Systems Engineering TEK4090 – Modern Control Systems and Cybernetics TEK5330 – Solar Energy Systems TEK5340 – Energy Systems Analysis: Modelling, Methods and Scenarios TEK5390 – Hydrogen Technology TEK5530 – Measurable Security for IoT-Based Systems TEK5410 – Energy Markets and Regulation - Electricity System Modelling and Analysis ?TEK5420 – Norway’s Energy Transitions: Policy Directions and Challenges TEK5430 – Innovation in Energy Technologies TEK5440 – Batteries: Technology and Systems TEK5450 – Introduction to the Energy-Climate Interface: How Does the Climate Impact Future Renewable Energy Systems? TEK5600 – Visualization of Scientific Data ?
Both spesialisation courses and elective courses are selected with your supervisor, based on your?interests and the topic of your master's thesis.
The master's thesis is an independent research work carried out under supervision. Although the norm for the study programme will be a long master’s thesis (60 ECTS credits), a short thesis (30 ECTS credits) is also possible. This may be an alternative if you wish to take a semester abroad.
Progression requirements
The standard study time for the master's programme is two years, or up to four years if you apply for part-time studies. If you use more time, it's important that you familiarise yourself with the policies for reduced progression of studies.?Your admission to the programme?may be cancelled if you do not register for the first semester of the study programme and you have absence without valid reason for more than one semester.
Honours certificate
Are you academically ambitious? It is possible to supplement your master's degree with an honours certificate worth 20 credits. You take the certificate concurrently with the master's programme.
Recognition of Master's courses from former education
If you are admitted to the Master's Programme and you have completed Master's courses outside the University of Oslo, you may apply to have these courses recognised as part of your degree. Please contact the?Department of Technology Systems?for more information.
Diploma and degree
This programme leads to the following degree: Master of Science in Renewable Energy Systems
The diploma is issued when you have completed the courses that meet the requirements for a degree. Read more about diplomas.