Hydrogen Energy Systems

Overview

This course supports individuals who wish to undertake sustainability-focused roles in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing sectors in relation to hydrogen energy and achieving our 2050 Net Zero Emission targets . Specifically, it will provide detailed understanding and training in hydrogen generation and use for clean energy applications as well as hydrogen system design and integration with existing infrastructure. In association with the Postgraduate Certificate in Zero Carbon Engineering, this certificate course will help provide training and support for regional, national and international transition towards a net-zero economy.



On completion of the course the student will be able to:

• Demonstrate awareness of the various hydrogen energy options and evaluate how these can be deployed in different scenarios.



• Exercise investigation and critical analysis of the published literature to produce technical and economical evaluations of hydrogen technologies.



• Build skills in the modelling of systems and understand the complexity of achieving energy production which contributes towards net-zero.



• Effectively communicate hydrogen energy options to a wide range of stakeholders ranging from the general public though to industry and policy developers.



Course Structure

The course will be divided across three 20 CATS modules and will utilize online delivery and blended-learning activities to enable students to access learning materials in a highly flexible manner, compatible with a part-time mode of study.



The aim of this programme is to provide students with a strong foundation in the engineering and associated skills that are needed to underpin growth in the hydrogen economy.

Year 1

Core Modules

Hydrogen System Integration (20 credits)

Fundamental Principles of Hydrogen Generation and Use (20 credits)

Hydrogen System Design and Practice (20 credits)

Graduate

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University) in any STEM subject. Applicants who can demonstrate appropriate work experience in a process, manufacturing or related role will be considered on a case by case basis and may be required to successfully complete a brief skills assessment and/or interview.



The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit the link below for more information.

http://go.qub.ac.uk/RPLpolicyQUB

Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible and ideally no later than 30th June 2025 for courses which commence in late September. In the event that any programme receives a high number of applications, the University reserves the right to close the application portal prior to the deadline stated on course finder. Notifications to this effect will appear on the application portal against the programme application page.



Please note: a deposit will be required to secure a place.

12 weeks full-time.

Entry Year: 2025/26

Career Prospects

Those graduating with a PGCert in Hydrogen Energy Systems will have significantly enhanced their skills portfolio in renewable energy and will be able to effectively communicate hydrogen energy options to a wide range of stakeholders ranging from the general public though to industry and policy developers.



Employment Links

Employment Links

The School has excellent links with a range of established and emerging companies for whom Sustainability and the Green Economy are key platforms.



Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills

In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.