Postgraduate Certificate in Offshore Renewable Energy
Overview
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Minor Award
Duration Part Time: 9 Month(s)
Total Credits: 30
Delivery Method: Blended
Connected Curriculum:
- Employability
- Sustainability
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- Affordable and Clean Energy
- Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water
- Quality Education
- Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Partnerships to Achieve SDGs
Graduate Attributes:
- Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
Work-Integrated Learning (Including Placement):
Yes
The Postgraduate Certificate in Offshore Renewable Energy is a part-time programme delivered in a blended format over a period of 9 months from the date of registration, across Semester 1 (September to December), and Semester 2 (January to May).
Each module includes a number of lectures that students can attend in person, but these lectures will be recorded and students may watch the recordings on Canvas.
MEngSc Sustainable Energy
A student who successfully completes and is awarded the Postgraduate Certificate in Offshore Renewable Energy may apply for the MEngSc Sustainable Energy.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Students take 30 credits as follows: | ||
| Core Modules | ||
| NE6003 | Wind Energy | 5 |
| NE6013 | Sustainable Energy | 5 |
| NE6203 | Ocean Energy | 5 |
| NE6211 | Offshore Wind Energy | 5 |
| NE6212 | Clean Energy Futures | 5 |
| NE6004 | Sustainability, Bioenergy and Circular Economy Systems | 5 |
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Offshore Renewable Energy (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of a range of analytical methodologies used to quantify offshore renewable energy potential.
- Outline recent scientific and engineering developments relevant to offshore wind, wave and tidal energy systems in marine environments.
- Apply a range of energy systems modelling and data analysis techniques to solve relevant energy system problems.
- Undertake an analytical offshore energy innovation project in the context of current challenges for the energy industry in Ireland.
- Quantify the losses and circularity associated with advanced renewable fuels and biofuels production conversion.