Sustainable Energy
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Application Deadline: Fall Application Deadline: February 1 (MPP); March 1 (MASc and MEng applicants).
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Length: 2 years
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Degrees: Master of Applied Science, Master of Engineering, Master of Public Policy
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Entry Terms: Fall, Summer, Winter
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Pathways: Coursework, Research Project, Thesis
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Experiential Learning: Applied Research Projects, Co-op, Field Trips, Internship
Sustaining energy production and use is becoming increasingly challenging and requires innovative research into new and existing technologies, changes in consumer behaviour and more creative policy and regulatory approaches. Our graduate program in Sustainable Energy addresses these crucial challenges in a unique interdisciplinary fashion that involves both engineering and public policy.
Faculty Research Highlights
A complete list of faculty members contributing to this program, and their research projects, can be found on the Sustainable Energy website.
Pathways
- Master of Applied Science in Sustainable Energy (MASc) includes a thesis, which is a research project which demonstrates a student’s ability to apply knowledge from their field to investigate a specific question or problem in a rigorous and scholarly way. Applicants to the MASc are required to have the support of a faculty member who will supervise their research. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make arrangements with a supervisor.
- Master of Engineering in Sustainable Energy (MEng) is a course-based program designed to support professional development through skill-building in advanced engineering topics. As a coursework-focused degree, the MEng does not require a research thesis and is therefore well-suited to students pursuing careers in industry, government or professional practice.
- Master of Public Policy in Sustainable Energy and the Environment (MPP) has three different pathway options: coursework, research essay, and a thesis.
Collaborative Specialization/ Co-op
A collaborative Specialization in Climate Change and a co-op option are available through the MEng and MPP programs.
Note: The MPP and MEng program only accepts applications for the Fall entry term.
Capital Advantage
Being in the nation’s capital is a unique opportunity to experience the shaping of sustainable energy policies at the national and international level through interactions with federal departments, ENGOs, various multilateral energy associations and national research labs. Our location provides access to local government agencies and research institutions and enables our students to study the interactions between municipal, provincial and federal government departments, think-tanks, industry associations and international energy-related NGOs. Many career opportunities are just down the road.
Contacts:
- Abu Syed Kabir for Master of Applied Science abusyed.kabir@carleton.ca
- Andrew Speirs for Master of Engineering – Mechanical focus andrew.speirs@carleton.ca
- John Rogers for Master of Engineering – Electronics focus john.rogers@carleton.ca
- Daniel Rosenbloom for Master of Public Policy daniel.rosenbloom@carleton.ca