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Energy Science and Engineering - Postgraduate Diploma

Gain the skills to meet the demand for energy-related professionals with UL’s full-time Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Science and Engineering.

Key information

EU fees per year €5,200
Non-EU fees per year €13,500
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major
Duration One year
Attendance Full-time
Programme type Taught
Delivery In-person
Start date September
Award Postgraduate Diploma

The energy sector is transforming rapidly and faces a growing need for skilled professionals.  

UL’s Postgraduate Diploma in Energy Science and Engineering is designed to meet this demand, equipping graduates with the expertise to lead the transition towards a sustainable, zero-carbon future.  

Grounded in the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the programme integrates science and engineering, offering interdisciplinary training across energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability.  

Students can specialise in areas such as engineering for net-zero carbon, renewable and nuclear energy, battery storage systems, electric vehicles, and grid stability, while also strengthening their foundations in earth science, computational modelling, and research methods.  

Developed in close collaboration with industry, the programme ensures graduates gain not only technical knowledge but also key professional skills in measurement and analysis of energy flows, scientific reporting, and applied problem-solving; preparing them to make a real impact in the global energy transition. 

Graduates can use this diploma as a standalone qualification or towards a Flexible Masters Pathway, allowing students to combine Postgraduate awards to achieve a Master’s over time.   

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During this programme, you will

  • Address interdisciplinary aspects of energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability.
  • Gain hands-on experience working on group and individual research projects, under the guidance of a designated supervision team. 
  • Investigate important topics including batteries, wind energy, modern power systems, and energy management. 
  • Acquire a greater understanding of the role of engineers and scientists in tackling climate change in areas such as net zero carbon and modern grids and transmission of power.
  • Gain a fundamental understanding of the underlying physics and scientific method to equip you to adapt and design future projects in this rapidly changing field. 
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