Master’s in Onshore/Offshore Wind: Engineering and O&M: Layout
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in onshore/offshore wind engineering focused on layout, 12 modules covering wind resource, flow modelling, wake effects, onshore and offshore layout design, layout optimisation, turbine selection, electrical infrastructure, energy yield, wake steering and economics, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Onshore/Offshore Wind: Engineering and O&M: Layout — 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: £8,280 (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
Assess the wind resource using measurements and models.
Model wind flow over complex terrain.
Analyse wake losses.
Design onshore and offshore wind farm layouts.
Optimise layouts with algorithms.
Estimate energy yield and its uncertainty.
Evaluate different layout configurations economically.
Who it's for
- Wind resource analysts.
- Wind layout engineers.
- Wind farm development engineers.
- Energy yield analysts.
- Optimisation engineers.
- Wind energy consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the wind energy sector.
What you'll work with
- IEC 61400-1 (wind turbine design requirements)
- IEC 61400-12-1 (power performance measurement)
- IEC 61400-15-1 (site suitability input conditions)
- IEC 61400-3-1 (design requirements for fixed offshore wind turbines)
- MEASNET Evaluation of Site-Specific Wind Conditions (wind resource assessment procedure)
- IEC 61400-50-2 (wind measurement with ground-mounted remote sensing)
- Directive 2014/89/EU (maritime spatial planning)
- WAsP
- WindPRO
- FLORIS
- OpenWind
- WindSim
12 modules
1.1Wind characterisation1.2Weibull distribution1.3Vertical profile and shear1.4Turbulence intensity1.5Wind rose1.6Met mast campaigns1.7LiDAR measurement1.8Long-term MCP correlation1.9Reanalysis data1.10Case study: resource assessment of a site
2.1WAsP linear models2.2CFD models for complex terrain2.3Roughness and orography effects2.4Effects of atmospheric stability2.5Mesoscale meteorological models2.6Validation with measurements2.7Model uncertainty2.8Resource maps2.9Model selection2.10Lab: flow modelling with WAsP
3.1Wake physics3.2Jensen and Bastankhah models3.3Deep-array wake models3.4LES wake simulation3.5Wake losses in wind farms3.6Blockage effect3.7Farm-to-farm wakes3.8Validation with operational data3.9Wake mitigation3.10Practical: comparison of wake models
4.1Site constraints4.2Turbine spacing4.3Micrositing in complex terrain4.4Access roads and hardstandings4.5Environmental and wildlife constraints4.6Noise and shadow flicker4.7Aeronautical and radio easements4.8Landscape impact assessment4.9Radar compatibility4.10Lab: micrositing with WindPRO
5.1Bathymetry and geotechnics5.2Maritime and military constraints5.3Spacing in offshore wind farms5.4Regular and irregular patterns5.5Effect of the prevailing direction5.6Interaction with shipping lanes5.7Maritime spatial zoning5.8Fishing activity constraints5.9Marine environmental compatibility5.10Practical: layout of a 1 GW offshore wind farm
6.1Defining objective functions6.2Annual energy production6.3Levelised cost as an objective6.4Genetic optimisation algorithms6.5Gradient-based optimisation6.6Multi-objective layout optimisation6.7Design constraints6.8Optimisation tools6.9Sensitivity analysis6.10Lab: optimisation with FLORIS
7.1IEC wind turbine classes7.2Power curves7.3Hub height7.4Rotor diameter7.5Site suitability7.6Site-specific loads7.7Large wind turbines7.8Manufacturer selection7.9Compatibility with the layout7.10Practical: turbine suitability analysis
8.1Internal medium-voltage network8.2Cabling topology8.3Cabling optimisation8.4Wind farm substation8.5Calculation of internal electrical losses8.6Inter-array subsea cables8.7Offshore substation location8.8Grid connection8.9Availability of the internal network8.10Lab: inter-array cabling optimisation
9.1Gross energy calculation9.2Wind farm losses9.3Availability losses9.4Curtailment losses9.5Net energy calculation9.6Total uncertainty estimation9.7P50, P75 and P90 production9.8Preparing bankable reports9.9Independent validation of the estimate9.10Practical: calculating P50 and P90
10.1Yaw control for wake steering10.2Induction control10.3Collective wind farm control10.4Digital twins of the wind farm10.5Data-driven control10.6Expected production gains10.7Impact on loads10.8Field experience10.9Validation with SCADA10.10Workshop: wake steering simulation
11.1Investment costs11.2Operating costs11.3Levelised cost of energy11.4Value of energy11.5Impact of the layout on costs11.6Scenario analysis11.7Repowering of wind farms11.8Extension of existing wind farms11.9Final layout decision11.10Case study: repowering an old wind farm
12.1Site selection12.2Resource assessment12.3Flow and wake modelling12.4Layout design12.5Optimisation of the proposed layout12.6Design of the electrical infrastructure12.7Energy yield assessment12.8Economic evaluation of alternatives12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 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 it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is WAsP, WindPRO, FLORIS, OpenWind and WindSim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures for LiDAR measurement campaigns, validation of wake models with SCADA data and energy yield uncertainty analysis. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: IEC 61400-1, IEC 61400-12-1, IEC 61400-15-1, IEC 61400-3-1, MEASNET Evaluation of Site-Specific Wind Conditions, IEC 61400-50-2, Directive 2014/89/EU.
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 able to run 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 WAsP, WindPRO, FLORIS, OpenWind and WindSim, 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 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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