The MEngSc Engineering - Sustainable Energy at University College Cork is your pathway to addressing the critical global energy challenges of the 21st century. As Ireland’s first Masters in Engineering Science degree programme of its kind, it equips you to contribute to a secure, reliable, and affordable energy future. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about developing innovative solutions for energy sourcing, design, conversion, transmission, and supply, meeting both present and long-term needs for electricity, mobility, and climate control. You will engage with essential concepts in sustainable energy systems, crucial for tackling today’s most pressing environmental and societal issues.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is delivered over one year, comprising 90 credits of intensive study. You will explore diverse specialisms through modules such as Photovoltaic Systems, Wind Energy, Energy in Buildings, and Smart Grids, with opportunities to tailor your learning based on your background. The curriculum culminates in a significant 30-credit Dissertation in Sustainable Energy, allowing you to conduct in-depth research. You will graduate with advanced knowledge and practical skills, prepared for impactful careers in the renewable energy sector, engineering consultancies, and policy-making bodies focused on sustainable energy solutions.