Master’s in Financial Engineering, Contracts & Sustainability
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in finance, contracts and sustainability engineering for the energy sector, structured in 12 modules covering project economics, project finance, PPAs, EPC and O&M contracts, energy risk management, sustainable finance, life-cycle assessment, carbon markets and due diligence, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Financial Engineering, Contracts & Sustainability — 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: £7,440 (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.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Assess the profitability of energy projects.
Structure project financing.
Value and negotiate PPA contracts.
Manage price, volume and credit risks.
Apply the European sustainable finance frameworks.
Carry out life-cycle and carbon footprint analyses.
Conduct due diligence processes on energy assets.
Who it's for
- Energy project finance analysts looking to deepen their structuring and modelling skills.
- Energy risk managers who need a solid grounding in contracts and hedging.
- Sustainable finance consultants working with the EU taxonomy, SFDR and green bonds.
- PPA originators seeking a stronger technical and contractual basis.
- Life-cycle analysts who want to connect LCA with investment decisions.
- Infrastructure investment advisers covering renewable and energy assets.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to move into banking and finance.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR, sustainability-related disclosures)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 (European Green Bond standard)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD, corporate sustainability reporting)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (ESRS, European sustainability reporting standards)
- ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006 (life-cycle assessment)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/956 (CBAM, carbon border adjustment)
- Directive 2003/87/EC (EU Emissions Trading System)
- Excel (financial models)
- Python (pandas, numpy-financial)
- SimaPro
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Power BI
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Life cycle of an energy project1.2Capital and operating costs1.3Levelised cost of energy1.4Net present value and internal rate of return1.5Cost of capital and WACC1.6Inflation and price scenarios1.7Regulated and market revenues1.8Sector-specific risks1.9Profitability indicators1.10Case study: economic evaluation of a photovoltaic plant
2.1Corporate finance versus project finance2.2Debt and equity structure2.3Special purpose vehicles2.4Debt service coverage ratios2.5Reserve accounts2.6Bridge and construction financing2.7Project refinancing2.8Project bonds2.9Institutional investors in infrastructure2.10Practical exercise: debt model of a wind project
3.1Corporate and utility PPAs3.2Physical and virtual PPAs3.3Price structures3.4Delivery profiles3.5Change-in-law clauses3.6Counterparty risk3.7Associated guarantees of origin3.8Hybrid contracts and contracts with storage3.9PPA platforms3.10Lab: valuation of a pay-as-produced PPA
4.1Turnkey EPC contracts4.2Multi-contract strategy4.3Performance guarantees4.4Delay penalties4.5Equipment supply contracts4.6O&M contracts4.7Asset management contracts4.8Construction and operation insurance4.9Dispute resolution4.10Case study: risk matrix of an EPC contract
5.1Market price risk5.2Volume and profile risk5.3Hedging with derivatives5.4Forward markets5.5Value at risk5.6Regulatory risk and retroactivity5.7Credit risk5.8Operational asset risk5.9Risk management policies5.10Practical exercise: hedging the output of a renewable portfolio
6.1EU taxonomy of sustainable activities6.2SFDR disclosure regulation6.3Green bonds and the European standard6.4Sustainability-linked loans6.5ICMA Green Bond Principles6.6Do no significant harm criteria6.7Minimum social safeguards6.8Sustainable investment funds6.9Greenwashing risk6.10Workshop: taxonomy alignment analysis of a project
7.1ISO 14040 and 14044 methodology7.2Life-cycle inventory7.3Impact assessment7.4Product carbon footprint7.5Environmental product declarations7.6Corporate carbon footprint7.7Scopes 1, 2 and 37.8Life-cycle databases7.9Comparison of energy technologies7.10Lab: simplified LCA of a photovoltaic module
8.1CSRD sustainability directive8.2European ESRS standards8.3Double materiality analysis8.4Energy and climate indicators8.5Climate transition plans8.6Report assurance8.7Spanish non-financial information law8.8Sustainability due diligence8.9Investor communication8.10Practical exercise: double materiality analysis of a utility
9.1Emissions trading system9.2CO2 price and its formation9.3Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism9.4Voluntary carbon markets9.5Carbon credits and their quality9.6Removals and offsetting9.7Article 6 of the Paris Agreement9.8EU certification of carbon removals9.9Corporate carbon strategies9.10Case study: ETS exposure of an industrial company
10.1Next Generation EU funds10.2European Investment Bank10.3Innovation Fund10.4State aid in energy10.5Auctions and contracts for difference10.6Guarantee instruments10.7Multilateral development bank financing10.8National aid programmes10.9Blending funding sources10.10Practical exercise: blended finance plan for an innovative project
11.1Technical due diligence11.2Legal and regulatory due diligence11.3Financial due diligence11.4Environmental and social due diligence11.5Portfolio valuation11.6Mergers and acquisitions in energy11.7Technical adviser reports11.8Data room and documentation11.9Hidden risks in portfolios11.10Case study: due diligence of a wind portfolio
12.1Project selection12.2Revenue and contract analysis12.3Building the financial model12.4Financing structure12.5Risk management12.6Sustainability assessment12.7Investment recommendation12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training 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 the intake, so the programme can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Excel (financial models), Python (pandas, numpy-financial), SimaPro, Bloomberg Terminal and Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for financial models of energy projects, PPA valuation and taxonomy alignment analysis. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2020/852 (Taxonomy), Regulation (EU) 2019/2088 (SFDR), Regulation (EU) 2023/2631 (European Green Bonds), Directive (EU) 2022/2464 (CSRD), Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/2772 (ESRS), ISO 14040:2006 and ISO 14044:2006, Regulation (EU) 2023/956 (CBAM), Directive 2003/87/EC (ETS).
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
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An 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 Excel (financial models), Python (pandas, numpy-financial), SimaPro, Bloomberg Terminal and Power BI, 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 degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a suitable computer, an internet connection 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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