MSc Net Zero Engineering

The Net Zero Engineering MSc program at Queen's University Belfast is a cutting-edge, actively developing course. It provides in-depth knowledge and skills needed for proficient competence in achieving the global challenge of managing carbon emissions in our rapidly evolving world. The direction, content, and teaching of the program respond directly to the urgent global Priority Research Area and Sustainable Development Goals.Course Content: The program addresses key areas of renewable energy and sustainability, decarbonisation of thermal power, and future transport systems. Students will develop essential skills in modelling, designing and controlling energy resources and systems. The program also involves a comprehensive MSc research project where students undertake a piece of work closely relevant to Net Zero Engineering.Key Modules: The programme contains six core modules: Advanced Thermodynamics, Advanced Energy, Advanced Engineering Composites, Hydrogen Economy, Transition to Net Zero Energy Systems and a Project Unit. This course does not include optional modules.Accreditations: This programme is accredited by The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and The Energy Institute (EI) for the 2021/22 academic year. The Accreditations provide students with a pathway to become a Chartered Engineer in the future.Future Careers: Graduates of this MSc program have an excellent foundation to work in industries concerned with heat and power sector, transportation sector, renewable energy sector, policy regulation sector, future simulation of energy analysis sector. They can take roles such as Renewable Energy Engineer, Energy Manager, Environmental Engineer, etc.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.