Sustainable Energy System Management - Limerick

Designed by TUS and delivered in partnership with Universities in Holland, Spain and Belgium this Masters produces graduates who can work in one of the fastest and rapidly evolving sectors globally. This programme is run in collaboration with the Association of European Research Centres (EUREC).

Our programme explores the key social and global issues and ways to address these to benefit individuals, communities, societies and our planet. Our programme develops leaders with the interdisciplinary skills and insight required for a successful career in the Sustainable Energy sector. Graduates can apply critical thinking, policy analysis and interdisciplinary environmental skills in sectors as diverse as transport, renewable energy, ecosystem planning and management, community development, technology innovation and beyond.

There is diversity within the programme, where your options for specialisation and dissertation can be tailored to support your intended career path.

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Through our partnership with EUREC, real world orientated projects, and the time spent at our European partner Universities, you will have the opportunity to travel, work, and engage with professionals and potential employers in this high-demand field.

The core and specialisation providers of this Masters in Sustainable Energy System Management are internationally renowned for our approach to interdisciplinary research and teaching.

Through our world-leading research, teaching, innovation and impact, we strive to solve real-world problems of local, national and international relevance. You will be uniquely placed to address local and global issues relating to the clean energy transition

The energy transition is an exciting sector to be a part of, with unprecedented levels of growth and development, are you; motivated, ambitious, and determined enough to make a difference? To lead change and benefit society. We are looking for strong graduates join this energy transition movement and drive a brighter cleaner future for all.

What modules will I study?

Semester 1 - Core (30 Credits)
Energy Markets, Finance & Law Credits: 5
Energy Systems Models & Scenarios Credits: 5
Energy Technologies, Solutions & Application Credits: 5
Energy Transition, Context & Policy Credits: 5
Intelligent Energy Systems & Services Credits: 5
Research Methods Credits: 5

Semester 2 - Specialisation (30 Credits)
Option 1: Specialisation Semester Hanze - System Innovation Management Credits: 30
The below modules can be taken at our European Partner University, Hanze Univeristy, Groningen.

System Model Applications
Energy Infrastructures and Renewables
System Innovation Processes
System Business Case: Economics & Law
Energy Business Plan Development
Applied Research Energy Systems
See https://sesym.eurec.be/about/ for more details.

Option 2: Specialisation Semester Zaragoza - Sustainable Energy Management Credits: 30
The below modules can be taken at our European Partner University, the University of Zaragoza.

Socio-economic aspects of the energy
Renewable energy markets
Electricity and efficiency energy markets
Systems and tools for energy management
Start up and management of energy services companies and projects
See https://sesym.eurec.be/about/ for more details.

Option 3: Specialisation Semester Howest - Sustainable Energy & ICT Credits: 30
The below modules can be taken at our European Partner University, Howest University.

Energy Audit & Dashboarding (electrical & thermal)
Big Data & Internet of Things
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Renewables, Smart Grids & Energy Storage
Energy Services & Legislations
Blockchain & Security
See https://sesym.eurec.be/about/ for more details.

Semester 3
Research Project/Thesis Credits: 30
Students undertake a thesis based on a real world project, typically involving the student working with a company. The student gains practical or research experience through a project undertaken in an industry, a research laboratory or at the university. A wide variety of projects can be proposed and it gives flexibility to the student and the project provider to define the project. The student is welcome to propose his/her own project.

All candidates must posess one of the following:

Level 8 Bachelor’s (honours) degree in a cognate area.
Considerable relevant experience that is deemed equivalent to the academic admission requirements, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning.
Equivalent Qualifications. Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered.
All candidates must satisfy the language requirements of their chosen Core Provider and meet a minimum standard of English. International learners must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language for example IELTS: 6.5 minimum with not less than 6.0 in Reading, Listening, Speaking or Writing.

All students should apply directly through EUREC website who then engage with TUS who evaluate the applications.

The application process for 24/25 opens on 15/01/2024. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until 15 July 2024.
Non-EU students must apply before 1st May 2024.

Both selected and non-selected students will be notified about the decision, at the latest, by the beginning of September.
Those students who need to receive an earlier answer can contact us directly.

16 Months (3 Semesters)

Start date: September 2024
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick City

What are the career prospects?
Graduates can apply critical thinking, policy analysis and interdisciplinary environmental skills in sectors as diverse as transport, renewable energy, ecosystem planning and management, community development, technology innovation and beyond.

The growing role of the Energy System Manager suggests that Energy System Management graduates can expect to find careers in Energy; consultancy, design, contracting, project and maintenance, team leading, facilities and resource management, energy auditing, equipment testing & commissioning, and research and development with; energy suppliers, energy service companies, local authorities, manufacturers, and energy solution providers.

Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates have the opportunity to complete Level 9/10 programmes here at TUS or elsewhere.