In this course, you will engage with issues and debates concerning the role of energy, including examining the technical and policy questions arising from global demands for secure, affordable and sustainable processes. Accredited by the Energy Institute, Engineering Council and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, the course is informed by our world-class research in the area – enabling you to develop your knowledge further in a range of areas including carbon management and energy use in the built environment. We are a partner of Climate-KIC (Knowledge and Innovation Community), which is Europe’s largest climate innovation initiative. This partnership provides Reading students with many opportunities for free and significantly discounted Climate-KIC short courses and summer schools. This degree enables you to pursue a variety of careers in professional roles, such as: energy officer, sustainability consultant, sustainable energy consultant, renewables engineer, renewables consultant, technical director, project analyst, researcher, sales and marketing specialist, and design engineer.