MSc in Sustainable Energy
The MSc in Sustainable Energy is designed to provide engineers, and other suitably qualified graduates with a specialist understanding of energy management as well as sustainable energy generation.
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**Important notice** - Please be advised CE7J06 Wave energy will not be running in September 2026 - Candidates will need to take CE7E04 Waste Management and Energy Recovery.
The course will advance your knowledge in efficiency techniques, sustainable energy technologies and energy management systems and strategies. It also includes theory and practice along with economics, management, current legal requirements and standards.
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Students take lectures from departmental staff and guest lecturers who are experts in a variety of Sustainable Energy subjects and you will have the opportunity to carry out cutting edge Energy Research projects on topics of relevance to this field. The areas of Sustainable Energy covered during this course include:
- Energy efficiency
- Solar energy
- Wind energy
- Ocean energy and hydropower
- Energy demand (building/transport/industry)
- Energy and buildings
- Energy management
- Energy from waste
- Energy legislation and environment
- Renewable heat
The degree programme is divided into three parts:
- Two semesters of taught courses with an average of 12 lectures per week.
- A major dissertation is undertaken during the second half of the course.
The course was nominated as the Best New Course by Postgrad Ireland in 2013 and Best Engineering Course in 2015.
Contact Us
For any queries relating to any of the MSc courses please contact us.
Course Director:
Assistant Professor Dr David O'Connell
Course Administrator:
Ms. Mary Curley