Master of Science in Renewable Energy Systems
Course Code: DK942
Level: 9
Duration: Part-time or 3 Semester post-graduate full time
Number of Places: 20
Programme Summary
This programme designed to assist in Ireland’s transition from a fossil fuel energy-based economy, to one based on renewable energies. The programme critically investigates issues relating to wind, solar, wave and biomass-derived electrical energy from both technical and economic viewpoints.
The aim of the programme is to develop graduates with an advanced level of theoretical knowledge and research capability, enabling their professional development in the emerging renewable energy industry.
About this programme
The programme will contain a major taught syllabus and research assignments. A substantial element of the Masters award will include an individual research thesis. Lectures are convened on Mondays and Fridays only to facilitate attendance by part-time candidates.
What subjects will I study?
Semester 1
- Introduction to Renewable Energy (mandatory)
- Wind Energy 1 (mandatory)
- Solar Energy 1 (mandatory)
- Water Power 1 (mandatory)
- Bio-Energy 1 (mandatory)
Semester 2
- Energy Policy and Economics (mandatory)
- Grid Integration of Renewables (mandatory)
- Research Methods (mandatory)
- Wind Energy 2 (elective)
- Ocean Energy (elective)
- Solar Energy 2 (elective)
- Bio-Energy 2 (elective)
M.Sc. All mandatory subjects, including Research Methods and Thesis, plus two of the elective lecture modules.
Postgraduate Diploma All mandatory subjects, including Research Methods, plus two of the elective lecture modules.
Semester 3
- Research Thesis (mandatory)
Entry Requirements
A 2nd class honours degree in a Laboratory Science or an Engineering discipline or similar. Candidates with alternative qualifications are invited to apply to the Institute. Please contact Engineering Office for further details. Closing Date 20th. June. hort-listing may apply.
