Energy Science and Engineering

Key programme benefits to future students

* The programme emphasizes interdisciplinary expertise in energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability.

* This Master’s degree will guide you from fundamental to advanced levels of energy science and engineering, comprehensively addressing interdisciplinary aspects of energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability.

* Modules include investigation of important topics including batteries, wind energy, modern power systems, and energy management.

Autumn Modules

• Experimental Design and Research Methodology



Elective Modules (choose 4):

Engineering for Net Zero Carbon | Wind Ocean and Hydro | Earth and Atmospheric Science | Scalar and Vector Measurement and Analysis of Energy | Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Transportation | Modern Grids and Transmission of Power



Spring Modules

• Energy Group Research Project

• Scientific Communication and Literature Review



Elective Modules (choose 3):

Electrical Machines | Smart Demand Side Management | Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage | Physics of Solar and Nuclear Energy | Advanced Computational Methods in Physics



Summer Module

• Energy Summer Research Project

In general, applicants should have a primary degree (Level 8 – National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) at honours level 2.1 or above in an Energy related field (e.g. Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Education, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering). Applications from graduates with work experience are especially welcome. Wider criteria based on candidate’s experience and equivalent degrees will be accepted as determined by the course board. International applicants may also need to satisfy the English Language Requirements of the University. (In limited circumstances this requirement may be waived, for example for long-term residents of Ireland or where an applicant has a job that requires proficiency in English etc.) The University / course board reserves the right to interview applicants as deemed necessary.

1 year full-time, on-campus.

Autumn

Graduate careers

Students will hone their investigative skills and gain detailed knowledge essential for rewarding careers in the rapidly evolving energy sector.