Making a greener future

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Degrees

We have to shift to a zero-carbon way of life. Renewable technology is the key to a more sustainable future.

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From decarbonisation of heat and power to the circular economy, hydrogen energy, and the greening of industry, the use of renewable and sustainable technology brings with it new opportunities.


Sustainable Tomorrows

Accredited Courses

Accredited by The Energy Institute, the not-for-profit chartered professional membership body.

Fantastic Facilities

Make use of our facilities including state of the art biosystems laboratories.

USW SERC Centre

Work in a research centre that undertakes national and world-leading research.

Why USW?

A postgraduate student examines a plant at a green-house style laboratory at the Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) in Glyntaff
  • Make use of the Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion

  • Visit the USW centre for Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration

Why USW?

The SERC Centre

undertakes national and world-leading research

  • Make use of the Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion

  • Visit the USW centre for Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration


Renewable and Sustainable Energy Courses

Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology - MSc

The renewable energy master’s is based in USW’s Sustainable Environment Research Centre (SERC) - a leading and internationally recognised centre for more than 30 years. SERC is also home to The Wales Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion and the University of South Wales Centre for Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration.

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Study in the heart of Pontypridd

Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


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The University Acccommodation Hub, Pontypridd Campus.

Aerospace Centre, Pontypridd Campus.

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A view of the Students' Union building front at Treforest.

Upcoming Open Days

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Come and meet us on campus and see what make us special. Discover our facilities, explore the campus and meet academics from your course.

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