Programmes

Master of Science in Energy and Environment

Programme	Master of Science in Energy and Environment 理學碩士(能源及環境)
Award Title	Master of Science in Energy and Environment 理學碩士(能源及環境)
Offering Academic Unit	School of Energy and Environment
Mode of Study	Combined mode

Normal Period of Study

- 1 year (full-time)
- 2 years (part-time/combined)

Maximum Period of Study

- 2.5 years (full-time)
- 5 years (part-time/combined mode)

Credit Units Required for Graduation

Programme Aims

This programme aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills in the areas of energy and environment, with special reference to the Asian settings. In particular, the programme caters to the rising demand from the business and industry sectors for managers with contemporary views on energy, environment and sustainability. Besides emphasis on technical sciences, graduates of the programme are equipped with holistic knowledge in the related energy and environmental aspects of economics, policies and laws. Based on such knowledge, the graduates can develop innovative and creative solutions to various energy and environmental problems.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

Master the underlying technical principles and analysis techniques governing energy generation, usage and environmental technologies and apply the knowledge on sustainable development
Exhibit an ability to identify and integrate major factors affecting the atmosphere, climate and water quality
Stay abreast of contemporary economics and ethics, relevant policies and laws both at international and national levels in addressing energy and environment problems and issues
Critically assess and balance the impacts of implementation of energy and environmental technologies and policies on sustainability
Demonstrate expertise on energy supply, demand and security issues and their associated environmental impacts in a global and societal context
Elaborate the development of innovative technologies that can generate clean and sustainable energy to address energy scarcity and combat pollution and climate change
Synthesize a broad view of energy, environment and climate change problems and issues through discussions and presentations
Detail innovative and creative solutions to energy and environmental problems through teamwork or projects

Programme RequirementsCatalogue Term : Semester A 2026/27

To obtain the award of Master of Science in Energy and Environment, students are required to take:

6 credit units of Programme Core Courses;
6 credit units of Stream Core Courses from any streams;
Any 18 credit units of the Elective Courses

Students can declare concentration for one of the streams: Energy Stream (ENE) and Environment Stream (ENV), or not to declare for any concentration.

To fulfil the requirement of concentration on the Energy Stream:

6 credit units of Programme Core Courses;
6 credit units of Stream Core Courses of Energy Stream;
6 credit units of any Stream Elective Courses of Energy Stream;
12 credit units of any Elective Courses or Stream Elective Courses; but not more than 3 credits from Environment Stream.

To fulfil the requirement of concentration on the Environment Stream:

6 credit units of Programme Core Courses;
6 credit units of Stream Core Courses of Environment Stream;
6 credit units of any Stream Elective Courses of Environment Stream;
12 credit units of any Elective Courses or Stream Elective Courses; but not more than 3 credit units from Energy Stream.

1. Core Courses ( 12 credit units)

Programme Core (6 credit units)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SEE5114	Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development	3
SEE6201	Environmental and Energy Policy	3

Stream Core (6 credit units)

(i) Energy Stream

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SEE6103	Energy Conversion: Theory and Methodology	3
SEE6104	Energy Conservation and Audit	3

(ii) Environment Stream

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units	Remarks
SEE5211	Data Analysis in Environmental Applications	3
SEE5212	Environmental Pollution: Theories, Measurement and Mitigation	3

2. Electives ( 18 credit units)

(i) Energy Stream

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SEE6118	Emerging Energy Technologies	3
SEE6123	Electrochemical Energy Storage	3
SEE6124	Fuel Processing	3
SEE6125	Carbon Capture Use and Storage	3
SEE6126	Hydrogen Production and Storage	3
SEE6127	Power Grid Management	3
SEE6128	Renewable Energy Generation	3

(ii) Environment Stream

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SEE5201	Air Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry	3
SEE6203	Environmental Impact Assessment: Principles and Practice	3
SEE6212	Environmental Modelling	3
SEE6213	Wastewater Engineering and Water Quality Assessment	3
SEE6214	Solid Waste Treatment and Management	3
SEE6224	Environmental Engineering Science	3
SEE6226	Ecosystem and Environmental Toxicology	3

(iii) General

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
SEE5202	Climate Change: Science, Adaptation and Mitigation	3
SEE6101	Energy Generation and Storage Systems	3
SEE6102	Energy Efficiency and Conservation Technologies	3
SEE6115	Carbon Audit and Management	3
SEE6116	Building Performance Assessment	3
SEE6122	Advanced Thermosciences for Energy Engineering	3
SEE6225	Environmental Assessment	3
SEE6999	Dissertation	6
LW6959	Energy and Environmental Law	3

Professional Recognition

Institution of Gas Engineers & Managers (IGEM)
Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)

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