MSc Net Zero Engineering (Distance Learning) at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The distance learning MSc in Net Zero Engineering provides flexible, interdisciplinary training in renewable and low-carbon energy technologies, hydrogen, batteries and electrochemical energy systems, sustainability, and energy and carbon assessment. It is designed for graduates and working professionals and is completed part-time over three years through online delivery.

Department: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Duration: 3 years part-time | Intake: 2027/28 | Study mode: part-time (distance learning) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme is delivered through Queen's virtual learning environment with structured online materials, recorded teaching and live sessions. Students apply learning through coursework on current energy and decarbonisation challenges and can work on industry-academia projects.

Career pathways

Graduates may progress into engineering and technical roles in renewable energy, hydrogen, batteries, energy storage and industrial decarbonisation, as well as sustainability and energy consultancy, electricity networks and utilities, carbon management, government, regulation and policy; some progress to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Engineering (e.g. Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil), Physical Science (e.g. Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics) or a closely allied subject. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines or relevant work experience are considered case by case. A deposit is required to secure a place. International applicants need an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or an equivalent qualification.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years part-time

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