Graduate Program in
Sustainable Energy Systems
Master of Engineering (MEng)
A course-based master’s built for the real world.
In just 12 months (full-time), you can build advanced expertise in sustainable energy systems, expand your technical range, and gain the leadership skills needed to move into higher-impact roles.
Program Format
Full-time
Completed in one year (three terms)
Part-time
Completed in up to four years
Note: Program pending final approval from the Ministry of Colleges, Universities, Research Excellence and Security
About the Program
The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Sustainable Energy Systems is a course-based graduate degree offered through the Department of Mechanical Engineering at York University’s Lassonde School of Engineering.
It’s designed for people who want to enter or advance within the sustainable energy sector, with a strong focus on career outcomes, applied learning, and professional growth. Rather than a research thesis, this program emphasizes advanced coursework, real-world applications, and leadership development—so you graduate ready to contribute at a higher level.
Why this program, right now
Energy systems are evolving quickly, and employers are looking for professionals who understand how energy technologies, systems, economics, and sustainability intersect.
This program was built to respond to that demand:
- Employers increasingly seek master’s-level expertise in sustainable energy systems
- The curriculum supports career progression, leadership pathways, and consulting roles
- Flexible delivery allows you to upskill quickly or balance study with work
If you’re looking to strengthen your position in a competitive job market, this program is designed to help you do exactly that.
What you’ll learn
The program blends advanced engineering fundamentals with current technologies and tools shaping the global energy transition.
You’ll develop strong technical expertise alongside broader systems thinking, including environmental, regulatory, and societal considerations.
Learning is grounded in:
- Project-based and applied problem-solving
- Real-world case studies and industry-informed coursework
- Hands-on labs and simulations
- Exposure to current industry practices and perspectives
Program delivery and flexibility
- Fall and Winter entry available
- Technical breadth courses are offered in hybrid or blended formats
- Core technical depth courses are delivered in person at the Keele campus
- Industry perspectives are integrated into selected courses to keep learning current and relevant
Courses
You will complete 11 courses across technical depth, technical breadth, and professional development.
Advanced Heat Transfer / Advanced Thermofluids Design
Advanced Fluid Dynamics
Radiative Heat Transfer (with applications in energy and building systems)
Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
Materials for Energy Applications
Additive Manufacturing for Sustainability
Sustainable Energy Systems: Technologies, Transitions, and Global Perspectives
Technoeconomic and Life Cycle Assessment of Energy Systems
One of:
Technology Commercialization and Engineering Management
Fundamentals of Engineering Project Management
Who this program is for
This program is a strong fit if you:
- Hold an undergraduate degree and want to strengthen your career prospects with a professional master’s
- Want to pair technical expertise with leadership, ethics, and decision-making skills
- Are an early-career graduate looking to broaden applied knowledge, or a working professional aiming to deepen expertise and move into leadership
Career outcomes
Graduates of the MEng in Sustainable Energy Systems pursue roles such as:
- Senior, lead, or principal engineer
- Engineering or project manager
- Technical specialist or consultant in sustainable energy systems
- Leadership roles across energy, infrastructure, utilities, manufacturing, and clean-tech
Graduates work across both public and private sectors, including energy generation, consulting, infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, and emerging clean-technology companies.
Admissions Requirements and Deadlines
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