MSc Net Zero Engineering at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The MSc in Net Zero Engineering provides interdisciplinary training in renewable and low-carbon energy technologies, hydrogen, batteries and electrochemical energy systems, sustainability, and energy and carbon assessment. Students develop the technical knowledge and whole-systems understanding needed to compare technologies and assess decarbonisation pathways.

Department: School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: 2027/28 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Research Project in Net Zero Engineering (60 credits), Applied Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technologies, Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Criteria, Tools for Assessing Energy and Carbon, Fundamental Principles of Hydrogen Generation and Use, Hydrogen System Integration and Hydrogen System Design and Practice (20 credits each).

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, infrastructure, 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.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other fee; full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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