Competence profile - EUREC Master

A graduate from the EUREC Master receives a research-based education at a high technical level which enables him/her to take on a range of specialist roles in the renewable
energy business. The European Master in Renewable Energy is mainly industry oriented but also gives access to further education (PhD).

A graduate from the European Master in Renewable Energy About the EUREC Master

• Has a good knowledge of different renewable energy sources and basic understanding
of issues in energy strategy and politics at different levels of integration
(local, regional, national, global)
• Is able to integrate technical knowledge and skills with technological, strategic, social
and economic issues
Degree title:
“European M.Sc. in Renewable Energy" in the language of the core provider
Admission requirements:
a minimum of three-year higher education degree of a high standard, in an Engineering,
Mathematics or Physics subject OR equivalent with appropriate work experience. The
EUREC Master is welcoming young graduates as well as professionals looking for a career
reorientation

• Is able to work effectively in project teams, and to communicate effectively in a range Programme duration:
of complex environments 16 months divided into 3 semesters - a core, a specialisation in one technology, and a
project in a company or research centre
• Is able to learn independently and is capable of self-assessment
European dimension:
Each student must study in at least two different countries
• Has skills in analytical and research methodology relevant for current and future
renewable energy sources Languages:
the core semester is taught in English, French or Spanish, depending on the choice of
• Is specialised in one particular technology University. All specialisations are taught in English

Choice of specialisations:
• Already has a six-month practical experience in a company or a research centre
Ocean energy, Photovoltaic, Wind energy, Solar Thermal and Associated Renewable
Storage, Grid Integration
or Sustainable Fuel Systems for Mobility

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European dimension

The EUREC Master graduate

• Is able to assess the importance of intercultural topics in the exercise of his/her professional activities
• Is able to participate effectively in an international, multidisciplinary team
• Is able to communicate findings in both written and oral form in English to the problem owner and other relevant stakeholder
• Often masters more than two languages
• Is able to deal with diversity
• Has developed adaptability skills since he/she had to travel, find accommodation and find a project by himself/herself in at least two different countries in 16 months

Professional and Domain Related Competences

The EUREC Master graduate

• Applies his/her scientific knowledge to a professional situation and contributes actively to a shared project
• Is able to bring across information in a clear and structured way with the use of audiovisual means
• Is aware of and sensitive to aspects of sustainable development
• Is able to start up a professional network
• Is able to start up his/her own company
• Has a problem-solving behaviour
• Is able to present a reflective attitude towards the possibilities and limitations of the scientific methods used and to make meaningful contributions to the energy debate.
• Is familiar with the international institutions and knows their importance for a social, economic and political policy
• Is able to integrate renewable energy sources into a flexible, distributed energy system
• Is able to interpret the impact on policy making of regional, national and international factors
• Is able to apply the principles of integrated storage techniques
• Is able to analyse and improve the energy efficiency of production chains
• Is able to evaluate a certain integrated system, i.e. calculate economic value
• Is able to assess environmental costs and benefits

This competence profile has been developed to summarise the programme and the main competences of a graduate from the European Master in Renewable Energy.
As this Master programme offers a choice of five different specialisations, this profile can be completed by more detailed technical domain-related competences.
Syllabi and learning outcomes of each specialisation can be found here: https://master.eurec.be/universities/
Learning outcomes of the first semester and programme learning outcomes can be found here: https://master.eurec.be/about/useful-documents/

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