PgCert Zero Carbon Engineering at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

A distance-learning postgraduate certificate giving focused training in renewable and low-carbon energy technologies, sustainability, and energy and carbon assessment for graduates and working professionals in engineering, physical sciences and related disciplines. It can be taken as a standalone qualification or as the first taught stage of the distance learning MSc in Net Zero Engineering.

Faculty: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering | Duration: 1 year (distance learning, part-time online study) | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students learn to evaluate low-carbon technologies and assess energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, covering renewable and low-carbon energy, industrial decarbonisation, carbon assessment, resource efficiency and sustainability strategy within technical, environmental, economic, regulatory and societal contexts.

Career pathways

Renewable energy, carbon management, sustainability strategy, energy consultancy, utilities, government, regulation and technical advisory work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in any STEM subject. Applicants with appropriate work experience in a process, manufacturing or related role are considered case by case and may be required to complete a brief skills assessment and/or interview. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,083 a year (2027/28). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland students Source

International applicants: GBP 9,667 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year (distance learning, part-time online study)

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