Program Overview

Energy Science and Engineering - MSc

Brief Description

The energy sector is transforming rapidly and faces a growing need for skilled professionals. UL's Master of Science (MSc) in Energy Science and Engineering is designed to meet this demand, equipping graduates with the expertise to lead the transition towards a sustainable, zero-carbon future.

Overview

During this programme, you will:

• Address interdisciplinary aspects of energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability.
• Gain hands-on experience working on group and individual research projects, under the guidance of a designated supervision team.
• Investigate important topics including batteries, wind energy, modern power systems, and energy management.
• Acquire a greater understanding of the role of engineers and scientists in tackling climate change in areas such as net zero carbon and modern grids and transmission of power.
• Gain a fundamental understanding of the underlying physics and scientific method to equip you to adapt and design future projects in this rapidly changing field.

Programme Content

Key Information

• Complete full-time in one year
• Delivered on campus
• Modules taught during autumn and spring semester
• Core modules in autumn and spring
• Choose four elective modules in semester 1 and three in semester 2
• Collaborate with peers under the guidance of a designated supervision team, honing your investigative skills and gaining detailed knowledge essential for careers in the evolving energy sector.
• Group Project conducted in the semester 2.
• Energy Research Project (thesis) based on your own research conducted in summer (late May to July)

Year 1

Autumn Semester

• Core module:
  • Experimental Design and Research Methodology (PH6011) outlines the general methodology of research, the principles and practice of proper design and analysis of experiments.
• Electives – choose 4
  • Engineering for Net Zero Carbon (ME6201)
  • Wind Ocean and Hydro (CE6001)
  • Earth and Atmospheric Science (PH6081)
  • Scalar and Vector Measurement and Analysis of Energy(PH6091)
  • Electric Vehicles and Sustainable Transportation (EE6911)
  • Modern Grids and Transmission of Power (EE6921)

Spring Semester

• Core modules:
  • Energy Group Research Project(PH6082) develops general methodology skills and understanding of research and the principles and practice of proper design and analysis of experiments.
  • Scientific Communication and Literature Review (PH6032) enables students to analyse scientific literature and technical reports, organise the results of scientific experimentation and analysis and present the information at conferences or for publication in scientific literature, technical reports and theses.
• Electives – choose 3
  • Electrical Machines(EE6102)
  • Smart Demand Side Management (EE6202)
  • Advanced Energy Conversion and Storage (PH6052)
  • Physics of Solar and Nuclear Energy (PH6092)
  • Advanced Computational Methods in Physics (PH6042)

Summer Semester

• Energy Summer Research Project (PH6013) develops the ability to design, plan and carry out a research project and provides training in self-directed research methods and analysis used in science and engineering.

Entry Requirements

• 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.

Fees

• EU - €8,200
• Non-EU - €20,800
• Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.

Graduate Profile

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:

• Industry and engineering roles
• Renewable and sustainable energy careers
• Research and academia

Funding

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