Queen's University Belfast

Zero Carbon Engineering PgCert

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

This course supports individuals who wish to undertake sustainability-focused roles in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing sectors in relation to our zero-carbon transition and achieving our 2050 Net Zero Emission targets. Specifically, it will provide detailed understanding and training in renewable energy production and assessing and monitoring sustainable processes. In association with the Postgraduate Certificate in Hydrogen Energy Systems, this certificate course will help provide training and support for regional, national and international transition towards a net-zero economy.

On completion of the course the student will be able to: • Demonstrate awareness of the various low-carbon technology options and evaluate how these can be deployed in different scenarios. • Exercise investigation and critical analysis of the published literature to produce technical and economical evaluations of low-carbon technologies. • Build skills in the modelling of systems and understand the complexity of achieving net-zero carbon. • Effectively communicate net zero carbon options to a wide range of stakeholders ranging from the general public though industry and policy. WHO ARE YOU? You are someone who is interested in the energy transition towards achieving our Net Zero Emissions targets.

That could be in relation to understanding more about the fundamental process and how we can achieve it or developing the skills to directly contribute within your current sector or industry. You could be someone already working within the renewable energy sector or someone thinking about reskilling and beginning a career in a more sustainability-focused role.

Why study

THIS COURSE? You will gain a strong foundation in the engineering and associated skills that are needed to underpin growth in the renewable energy sector. This includes exploring current low-carbon energy manufacturing routes, advancements in emerging technologies, and assessing and modelling sustainability.

You will therefore be well placed to support existing and new industries in their energy system transition. Students completing this course will possess skills in each of these areas which are increasingly sought by local and international employers for positions such as a low-carbon technology engineers, carbon consultants and low-carbon solutions managers. You will therefore be well placed to support existing and new industries in their energy system transition which will play a key role in the growing local and global economy.

Key highlights

  • Training in renewable energy production and sustainable process monitoring
  • Builds skills in modelling systems to achieve net-zero carbon
  • Technical and economic evaluation of low-carbon technologies
  • Explores emerging technologies and low-carbon energy manufacturing routes
  • Develops communication of net-zero options to public, industry and policy
  • Suits reskilling professionals or those already in renewable energy

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — 2.2

Scholarships

  • International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.

    Up to £2,000
  • The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships

    For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught

    Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Low-carbon technology engineer
  • Carbon consultant
  • Low-carbon solutions manager
  • Sustainability engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £3,467 | International: £9,200

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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