Energy Innovation for Zero Carbon - HCI Pillar 1

Our Energy Innovation for Zero Carbon programme makes a vital contribution to the energy sector, as Ireland fulfills its international commitments for climate change, and addresses the energy production revolution that is required.

Designed by the College of Science, Engineering and Food Science, in collaboration with industry, we designed the Energy Innovation for Zero Carbon diploma to target individuals who would reskill or upskill towards employment in the energy sectors including:

local and national planning authorities;
design engineering and engineering supply companies providing services to the major energy producers;
the major energy producers.
The diploma combines theory and practice with an enterprise and application angle of cutting-edge technology in renewable energy and carbon neutrality.

Modules
The Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Innovation for Zero Carbon comprises 60 credits:

MG6901 Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindshift (5 credits)
NE6201 Wind Energy (5 credits)
NE6202 Energy Innovation (5 credits)
NE6204 Photovoltaic Systems (5 credits)
NE6205 Data Analysis for Energy Engineering Projects (5 credits)
NE6211 Offshore Wind Energy (5 credits)
NE6212 Clean Energy Futures (5 credits)
NE6213 Transportation and Energy (5 credits)
NE6214 Architectural Design for Renewable Energy Projects (5 credits)
NE6215 Progressing Towards a Sustainable Industry (5 credits)
NE6216 Sustainability, Bioenergy and Circular Economy Systems (5 credits)
NE6221 Work Based Integrated Learning (5 credits)
MEngSc in Sustainable Energy: Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Innovation for Zero Carbon, with a minimum aggregate mark of 50%, can transfer to part II of the MEngSc in Sustainable Energy in the following year, if desired. The MEngSc will not be funded as part of the HCI Pillar 1 initiative and students will be required to self fund this Masters.

Applicants must have:

a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline of Engineering OR

a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in areas of science that required having completed level 8 mathematical subjects deemed equivalent to those of engineering (e.g. Physics, Mathematical Sciences, some Computing Science degrees), pending assessment by Programme Director OR

a pass in any accredited level 8 Engineering degree followed by professional experience deemed of sufficient added value, pending assessment by the Programme Director.

Under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) applicants who do not meet the above academic entry requirements may be considered for admission and will be assessed on a number of factors including:

Academic Achievement
Prior Work Experience
Personal Statement

All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. See our English language proficiency requirements.

1 year full-time.

Start Date
9 September 2024; applications will open soon.