Course Details

Course Code(s):
PGESCETFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year, Full-Time
Award:
Postgraduate Diploma
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught, Professional/Flexible
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Dr Robert Lynch
Email: Robert.lynch@ul.ie Telephone: 061 234 705
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Brief Description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Science and Engineering, launching in September 2024, addresses the pressing need for qualified professionals in energy-related disciplines. Aligned with UL's Sustainable University Strategy 2030 and the UN Sustainability Development Goals, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary expertise in energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability.

Being a two semester degree, the PGDip in Energy Science and Engineering programme will allow students from related technical degrees to swiftly specialise in a field that urgently needs qualified people. The energy sector is rapidly evolving and in critical need of properly skilled individuals. The PGDip in Energy Science and Engineering, and its sister programme, the MSc in Energy Science and Engineering, are designed for graduates of technical courses. It responds to industry needs, ensuring graduates are equipped with the skills to drive our necessary journey towards a sustainable, zero-carbon economy.  Covering diverse aspects of energy, from generation to storage, the programme bridges the gap between science and engineering. 

The Energy Science and Engineering PGDip programme is a two-semester degree that will run on a full-time, on-campus, face-to-face basis. The programme has been designed in collaboration with industry so that it meets the escalating demand for skilled professionals in this area. It 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. As a significant part of this practical programme you will be provided with hands-on experience working on group and individual research projects. Under the guidance of a designated supervision team, students will collaborate, honing their investigative skills and gaining detailed knowledge essential for rewarding careers in the rapidly evolving energy sector.

AutumnSpring
Experimental Design and Research MethodologyEnergy Group Research Project
Choice of 4 from following Electives:Scientific Communication and Literature Review
Engineering for Net Zero CarbonChoice of 3 from following Electives:
Wind Ocean and HydroElectrical Machines
Earth and Atmospheric ScienceSmart Demand Side Management
Scalar and Vector Measurement and Analysis of EnergyAdvanced Energy Conversion and Storage
Electric Vehicles and Sustainable TransportationPhysics of Solar and Nuclear Energy
Modern Grids and Transmission of PowerAdvanced Computational Methods in Physics

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.

What you need to include with your application:

  • Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €7000

Non-EU - €18,086

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.) 

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