MSc in Sustainable Energy Engineering
Course Outline
This post-graduate programme has been designed to facilitate professionals practicing in the areas of building design, management and technology. Its’ purpose is to provide expertise in terms of; energy use, environmental performance and sustainability in the design and operation of buildings and their associated facilities and services systems.
The programme will focus on Sustainable and Low energy building design; Building energy performance and analysis; Dynamic thermal simulation; Low and zero carbon heat and power generation technologies; Energy policy and legislation; Energy auditing; Facilities management and Building pathology and investigation.
The knowledge, skills and competencies that participants will gain are relevant to their career development. This programme is developed to meet the Level 9 criteria as set out by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI). The treatment of all programme subjects will encourage the development of powers of analysis, of synthesis and of communication. This will be achieved by building upon both the undergraduate studies and postgraduate experience of participants to develop a broader understanding of low energy building design and management. In addition the selection of a research topic for a dissertation will allow the student to concentrate on one or more of these directions.
The Masters degree requires successful completion of twelve mandatory modules. The student must also complete an applied programme consisting of a Research Dissertation and an Industrial Research seminar series.
The MSc programme is delivered in a modular format as follows:
Full-Time Students| Year | Sept - Jan | Jan - May | June - Sept |
| 1 | 6 x 5 credit modules | 6 x 5 credit modules | Dissertation |
Part-Time Students
| Year | Sept - Jan | Jan - May | June - Sept |
| 1 | 3 x 5 credit modules | 3 x 5 credit modules | |
| 2 | 3 x 5 credit modules | 3 x 5 credit modules | Dissertation |
Programme Structure
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | |
| Research Methods | Sustainability & the Environment | Dissertation | |
| Personal Effectiveness | Advanced Dynamic Thermal Simulation – Services Systems | ||
| Statistical Analysis | Energy Auditing | ||
| Dynamic Thermal Simulation – Building Fabric | Building Pathology & Investigation | ||
| Building Services Systems | Facilities Management | ||
| Passive & Low Energy Building Design | Sustainable Energy Technology | ||
Career Opportunities:
Graduates from this programme will be equipped with knowledge and skills to supplement their existing areas of expertise and allow them to progress to a career in the design or management of energy in buildings either in Ireland or abroad. Typical career opportunities for graduates can be found in fields such as:
• Facilities Management
• Energy Auditing
• Energy Management within a corporate structure
• Energy Management Consultancy
• Construction Industry Design Professional
Entry Requirements
This course is ideally suited for graduates of engineering related and technical programmes such as building services engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, architectural technology and architecture. Students from other associated engineering and science disciplines are welcome to apply. It is expected that all applicants will attend for interview where possible. Students wishing to apply for this course will normally require a second class honours degree or equivalent. The programme is available in both full-time and part-time modes.
Applications
Applications to online application facility at www.pac.ie
Further Information:
Course Leader:
Mr. Mervin Doyle BEng (Hons) MPhil CEng MIEI MCIBSE
Tel: +353(0)51 834081 or email: mdoyle@wit.ie
or
School of Engineering School Administrator:
Ms. Claire Fitzpatrick
Tel: +353(0)51 302035 or email: cmfitzpatrick@wit.ie
Overview of Modules
Research Methods
The aim of this module is to prepare participants in the programme for postgraduate research to aid the Dissertation module.
Personal Effectiveness
The aim of this module is to prepare the student for successful professional practice and management roles including critical appraisal of their own performance
Statistical Analysis
Aim of this module is to provide the methods collection, presentation, analysis and interpretation of statistical data.
Dynamic Thermal Simulation – Building Fabric
The aim of this module is to provide the knowledge and skill to use dynamic thermal simulation software in the analysis energy consumption of buildings by modification of the building envelope.
Building Services Systems
There aim of this module is to provide the student with detailed information on services systems in buildings. The module will provide the knowledge required to analyse and evaluate services systems, their operation and implications in terms of energy use in buildings.
Passive and low energy building design
There aim of this module is to provide an advanced knowledge of passive and active low energy design strategies applicable to buildings.
Sustainability & the Environment
There aim of this module is to provide a specialised knowledge of the issues pertaining to sustainability and the environment.
Advanced Dynamic Thermal Simulation - Services Systems
The aim of this module is to provide the knowledge and skill to use dynamic thermal simulation software for the generation of building energy ratings of commercial buildings and analysis of building energy consumption by modification of the building envelope, plant and systems.
Energy Auditing
The aim of this module is to provide detailed specialised information to enable the student to undertake the measurements of energy flows in buildings and carry out an energy audit process.
Building Pathology & Investigation
The aim of this module is to provide specialised knowledge of the investigation and diagnosis of defects in buildings and their remedies.
Facilities Management
The aim of this module is to provide information on the management of facilities and services systems in buildings.
Sustainable Energy Technology
There aim of this module is to provide a specialised knowledge of the issues pertaining to sustainability and the environment.
Applications to online application facility at www.pac.ie
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