New Master’s Course in
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
Institute for Sustainable Energy
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
The Institute for Sustainable Energy of the University of Malta is launching a new M.Sc.
evening course, starting October 2010, in the area of Sustainable Energy that covers
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Technologies. This new part-time M.Sc. course is
being organized in collaboration with the Faculty of the Built Environment and the
Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Electric Power Conversion of the
Faculty of Engineering of the University of Malta.
Admission Requirements:
(a) The Course shall be open to applicants in possession of a Bachelor degree with at least
Second Class Honours, in Engineering, Science or Architecture.
(b) In exceptional cases the Admissions Board, on the recommendation of the Board, may admit
into the Course applicants not in possession of a Bachelor degree, provided that it is satisfied
that such applicants are in possession of other academic or professional qualifications and
experience that together are deemed to be comparable to the level of a first degree.
Registration:
For registration details please visit:
http://www.um.edu.mt/registrar/students/admissions/instructions_oct_2010
or contact Admissions and Records office on 2340 2227 or email: admissions@um.edu.mt
Prospective course students are encouraged to contact the course coordinator Prof. Luciano
Mule’ Stagno for any queries, email: luciano.mule-stagno@um.edu.mt
Further Information:
The M.Sc. course is spread over 3 consecutive academic years. During the first year, the
course will introduce the students to various aspects of sustainable energy, strengthening their
scientific and engineering background in this area. The second year will focus on energy
efficient and renewable energy technologies, together with energy management and auditing
techniques. An emphasis will also be made on energy use in buildings and the various
environmental issues related to the generation of both conventional and clean forms of energy.
Topics related to the energy regulations and economics will also be covered. The third year will
be dedicated to a dissertation which will enable each student to choose a specific area of
interest and to specialize in it. It is thus envisaged that the programme will produce experts in
all major areas of renewable energy and energy efficiency, which are becoming more important
on an institutional, local, private, national and European levels.
After completing this course the student will be able to:
•Describe the differences, advantages and disadvantages of the various sources of energy;
•interpret and understand relevant energy regulations and policies;
•undertake a proper literature review and apply appropriate techniques to design experiments;
•assess energy efficiency of a given system producing or consuming energy and propose
measures for improving it;
•address the various sustainability issues in the design, construction and operation of a building;
•undertake energy audits and prepare energy management plans;
•apply techniques used by industry for evaluating the renewable energy potential at a given site;
•propose technical solutions for harnessing renewable energy at a given site;
•list measures to mitigate respective environmental impacts in relation to energy projects;
•design or select appropriate components for a renewable energy system in an area of
specialisation;
•assess the feasibility of a given energy project;
•manage energy projects.
Moreover, the student will become an expert in the chosen area of specialisation depending on
the topic of the final dissertation. Having acquired the above-mentioned skills, the student will
be in a position to fill important gaps in the energy and buildings sectors in Malta and
elsewhere, including but not limited to, policy making, planning, design and installation,
manufacturing, consultation and advice, monitoring and evaluation of energy projects, and
other areas of energy and renewable energy.
About the Institute for Sustainable Energy:
As the primary Institute in Malta that deals with sustainable energy, the Institute for
Sustainable Energy:
•supports the development of sustainable energy in Malta through collaborations with various
Faculties and Institutes within the University, and with Government entities and industry;
•provides technical advice on various sustainable energy initiatives on the island including
those involving energy conservation and efficiency, solar and wind energy, and bio-energy;
•organises training courses and seminars on technical aspects of energy;
•publishes reports and scientific papers on various areas of sustainable energy; and
participates in several EU and other international projects of relevance to energy topics.
Institute website: http://www.um.edu.mt/ise
Programme of Study:
1st Year
Semester I – Compulsory
• Introduction to Sustainable Energy (Inst. for Sustainable Energy)
• Research Methods for Scientists and Engineers (Inst. for Sustainable
Energy)
Semester I - Electives (Choose 1)
• Energy Conversion Processes I: Thermofluid Systems (Dept. Mech. Engineering)
• Energy Conversion Processes II: Electrical Systems (Dept. Indust. Elec. Power Conversion)
Semester II - Compulsory
• Energy Efficient Technologies (Dept . Mech. Eng. & Dept. Indust. Elec. Power
• Renewable Energy Resources (Inst. for Sustainable Energy)
• Energy and the Environment I (Inst. for Sustainable Energy)
Conversion)
2nd Year
Semester I - Compulsory
• Energy Regulations, Policy and Economics
• Sustainable Energy in the Built Environment
(Inst. for Sustainable Energy)
(Faculty of Built Env.)
Semester I - Electives (Choose 1)
• Renewable Energy Technologies I (Inst. for Sustainable Energy)
• Renewable Energy Technologies II (Inst. for Sust. Energy & Dept. Indust. Elec. Power
• Energy Processes in Buildings (Inst. for Sustainable Energy & Faculty of Built Env.)
Semester II - Compulsory
• Energy Management and Auditing (Dept. Mech . Eng. & Dept.
• Energy and the Environment II (Dept. Mech. Engineering)
• Project Development (Inst. for Sustainable Energy)
3rd Year
Semesters I and II – Compulsory
Dissertation (Various)
Conversion)
Indust. Elec. Power Conversion)