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 | TEK5300 – Renewable Energy: Science and Technology | 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 | TEK5300 – Renewable Energy: Science and Technology | 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:
- TEK4090 – Modern Control Systems and Cybernetics
- TEK5330 – Solar Energy Systems
- TEK5340 – Energy Systems Analysis: Modelling, Methods and Scenarios
- TEK5320 – Battery Technology
- TEK5390 – Hydrogen Technology
- TEK5110 – Building Mobile and Wireless Networks
- TEK5530 – Measurable Security for the Internet of Things
- TEK5410 – Energy Markets and Regulation - Modelling and Analysis
- TEK5420 – Norway’s Energy Transitions: Policy Directions and Challenges
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.