Master’s in Energy for Data Centres
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in energy for data centres — UPS/STS, cooling, PUE and continuity. 12 modules covering data centres and energy consumption, power supply and grid connection, UPS systems, backup generation, white-space power distribution, air and liquid cooling, energy efficiency and metrics, renewables and decarbonisation, heat and water recovery, and operation, monitoring and regulation, with EN 50600-2-2, ISO/IEC 30134-2 and Directive (EU) 2023/1791 and an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Energy for Data Centres — studying from the United Kingdom
Energy engineering in the United Kingdom spans offshore wind, nuclear, gas, grid infrastructure and energy storage, with regional hubs in Aberdeen, Teesside, Humberside and the South West. The transition to net zero drives investment in transmission and distribution networks, renewable generation and digital grid management. Operators such as National Grid, SSE and Scottish Power employ engineers in planning, operations and asset management. The energy regulator Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator shape market rules and system planning.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £5,770 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies are relevant to energy and networks engineering qualifications?
In the UK, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Energy Institute are the main professional bodies for energy and networks, and the Engineering Council handles chartered registration. Regulation of the sector is by Ofgem and the National Energy System Operator. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition is for the relevant body and employers to decide.
Do UK energy and network operators value private online qualifications?
UK energy utilities, network operators and grid contractors typically hire on the basis of competence, safety training, professional registration and project experience. A private qualification may support your profile, but its relevance is decided by each employer. Demonstrated practical work and progress towards professional registration usually matter most.
How does online study fit a UK working life, and what about funding?
Programmes are fully online, so you can study around your UK job and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, and an assigned technical tutor supports your progress. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers sponsor job-related training, which varies by employer. Check the programme hours and funding options before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Design the power supply of data centres according to their availability level.
Size UPS systems and backup generation.
Design air and liquid cooling systems.
Calculate and optimise efficiency metrics such as PUE.
Integrate renewables and decarbonisation strategies.
Assess waste heat recovery.
Apply EN 50600 and European reporting obligations.
Who it's for
- Data centre infrastructure engineers.
- Mission-critical electrical engineers.
- Cooling engineers.
- Energy and sustainability managers.
- Data centre operations managers.
- Energy efficiency consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the data centre sector.
What you'll work with
- EN 50600-2-2 (data centre facilities — power supply and distribution)
- ISO/IEC 30134-2 (power usage effectiveness, PUE)
- Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (Energy Efficiency Directive)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1364 (EU data centre rating and reporting scheme)
- ANSI/TIA-942 (telecommunications infrastructure standard for data centres)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- ASHRAE TC 9.9 Thermal Guidelines (environmental envelopes for IT equipment)
- EN 50600-4-2 (power usage effectiveness KPI)
- 6SigmaDCX
- Schneider EcoStruxure IT
- ETAP
- Sunbird DCIM
- EnergyPlus
12 modules
1.1Typologies: hyperscale, colocation and edge1.2Components of the physical infrastructure1.3Evolution of power density per rack1.4Impact of artificial intelligence on demand1.5Global electricity consumption of data centres1.6Availability levels Tier I to IV1.7Life cycle of a data centre1.8PUE, WUE and CUE indicators1.9Stakeholders and business models1.10Case study: energy profile of a 50 MW campus
2.1High- and medium-voltage connections2.2On-campus substations2.3Grid access capacity and permitting2.42N, N+1 and distributed architectures2.5Transformers and main switchboards2.6Required quality of supply2.7Supply contracts and network tariffs2.8Flexibility towards the grid2.9Phased expansion planning2.10Practical exercise: single-line diagram of a Tier III facility
3.1Double-conversion UPS topologies3.2Modular and scalable UPS3.3VRLA versus lithium-ion batteries3.4Autonomy and sizing3.5Efficiency in eco mode3.6Maintenance of UPS systems3.7Coordination with generator sets3.8Transfer tests3.9Battery system monitoring3.10Lab: sizing a UPS and batteries
4.1Diesel generator sets4.2HVO and alternative fuels4.3Fuel storage4.4Fuel cells as backup4.5Batteries as a replacement for generators4.6Emissions and environmental permits4.7Periodic load testing4.8Synchronisation and paralleling of generators4.9Start-up reliability4.10Practical exercise: diesel-free backup strategy
5.1Power distribution units (PDUs)5.2Busways and busbar trunking5.3400 V and 48 V DC distribution5.4Selectivity and protection5.5Per-rack metering5.6Phase balancing5.7Arc flash in technical rooms5.8Earthing of IT equipment5.9Compatibility with AI racks5.10Lab: per-rack metering and load balancing
6.1Heat load of IT equipment6.2ASHRAE environmental ranges6.3Hot and cold aisles6.4Aisle containment6.5CRAC and CRAH units6.6Direct and indirect free cooling6.7Chillers and cooling towers6.8CFD simulation of data halls6.9Humidity control6.10Practical exercise: CFD model of a data hall
7.1Limits of air for high density7.2Direct-to-chip cooling7.3Single-phase and two-phase immersion7.4Rear-door heat exchangers7.5Coolant distribution units7.6Fluid quality and materials7.7Elevated water temperatures7.8Integration with existing systems7.9Risks and maintenance7.10Case study: data hall for GPU clusters
8.1Detailed PUE calculation8.2ISO/IEC 30134 series metrics8.3Metering and sub-metering8.4Set-point optimisation8.5Variable-speed drives in pumps and fans8.6Server efficiency8.7Virtualisation and consolidation8.8Compute workload management8.9Efficiency reporting to the EU8.10Lab: PUE analysis with hourly data
9.1Renewable PPAs9.2Guarantees of origin9.324/7 carbon-free energy9.4On-campus self-consumption9.5Battery storage9.6Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon footprint9.7Embodied carbon in construction9.8Climate neutrality targets9.9The Climate Neutral Data Centre Pact9.10Practical exercise: 24/7 carbon-free supply strategy
10.1Waste heat from data centres10.2Heat pumps for upgrading heat10.3Integration with district heating networks10.4Water use in cooling10.5Reducing WUE10.6Reclaimed water and alternatives10.7The Energy Efficiency Directive10.8Business models for heat10.9Nordic reference cases10.10Workshop: feasibility of selling heat to a district network
11.1DCIM management platforms11.2Capacity management11.3Predictive maintenance of infrastructure11.4Incident and change management11.5The EN 50600 series11.6Uptime Institute certifications11.7EU delegated reporting regulation11.8Cybersecurity of management systems11.9Energy management to ISO 5000111.10Case study: energy audit of a data centre
12.1Definition of the data centre12.2Availability and density requirements12.3Power supply design12.4Cooling design12.5Efficiency strategy12.6Decarbonisation plan12.7Economic evaluation of the facility12.8Sustainability indicators12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is 6SigmaDCX, Schneider EcoStruxure IT, ETAP, Sunbird DCIM and EnergyPlus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for integrated systems testing during commissioning, CFD simulation of data halls and energy efficiency audits. Assessment is continuous for each module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: EN 50600-2-2, ISO/IEC 30134-2, Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency, Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1364, ANSI/TIA-942, ISO 50001, ASHRAE TC 9.9 Thermal Guidelines and EN 50600-4-2.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with 6SigmaDCX, Schneider EcoStruxure IT, ETAP, Sunbird DCIM and EnergyPlus, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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