Queen's University Belfast

Net Zero Engineering MSc

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Governments around the world have set legally binding targets in support of achieving ambitious low-carbon objectives and are investing heavily in the development of technology that will deliver decarbonisation of the energy sector. Achieving these objectives is, however, a substantial challenge and requires input and engagement across a broad range of sectors. The rapid development of these sectors also emphasises the need for advanced skills and training portfolios to be delivered to not only address these challenges but also create future opportunities.

Therefore, the aim of this programme is to provide students with a strong foundation of the engineering and associated skills that are needed to underpin and contribute towards achieving sustainability and greener societies. In doing so, they will have an excellent platform to support existing and new industries in their transition towards achieving net-zero targets. Students completing this course will possess skills which are increasingly sought after by local and international employers, particularly those in manufacturing and energy sectors.

The course will also introduce students to a suite of emerging technologies which are being considered and will provide them with the skills to be able to assess them, providing opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth in a variety of sectors.

Key highlights

  • Builds engineering foundations for decarbonisation and sustainable, greener societies
  • Prepares graduates to support industries transitioning to net-zero targets
  • Introduces a suite of emerging low-carbon technologies and how to assess them
  • Develops skills sought by manufacturing and energy sector employers
  • Encourages innovation and entrepreneurship across a variety of sectors

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

  • Energy engineer
  • Sustainability engineer
  • Decarbonisation consultant
  • Process engineer
  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Net zero project manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £7,700 (NI/ROI), £10,400 (GB) | International: £27,600

Admission

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