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Overview
The Geothermal Energy and Applications module at Robert Gordon University equips participants to utilize geothermal energy for decarbonization, assess market opportunities, and fulfil UN SDGs 7 & 11.
Aims
This course aims to provide participants with a solid foundation in the fundamentals of geothermal energy and a working knowledge of the scientific, technological and business aspects of the geothermal energy industry.
This course will equip participants with the technical and business skills to exploit geothermal energy for decarbonising heating and cooling applications; to evaluate opportunities in the rapidly expanding geothermal energy market; and to meet UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 11.
Programme Structure
On completion of this module, participants are expected to be able to:- Analyse the current energy transition and the role of geothermal energy technologies in producing sustainable energy, heating and cooling.
- Evaluate the fundamentals, prospects, operations and advanced technologies used in the generation of electricity from geothermal energy resources.
- Analyse the scientific, technological, environmental and social components of geothermal energy; drilling techniques, geothermal pumps, Enhanced and Advanced Geothermal Systems.
- Economic evaluation of geothermal systems.
- Critically appraise the technical and non-technical barriers to geothermal energy development.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
- TBC
Language
English
Credits
15 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sustainable Energy View 52 other Short Courses in Sustainable Energy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents520 GBP / full≈ 520 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents520 GBP / full≈ 520 GBP / full
Additional Details
- If you are domiciled in Scotland, you may be eligible for a fee-waiver place
Funding
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