Energy Science & 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

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in an energy related field like Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Science 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.

The university may shortlist and invite you to an interview.



Other Entry Considerations:



We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme.



At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.

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.