Overview

In this Sustainable Energy course at University College Cork we consider firstly how to reduce human impact on the climate through innovative low-carbon energy supply systems and secondly, how to provide a better standard of living for the world’s growing population through access to sustainable and secure energy supplies.

This programme is open to Engineering graduates of all disciplines with an 8-month programme option leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy.

Career Opportunities

Students will benefit from up-to-date content, industry-relevant assessments and guest lectures from experts in the energy sector. Additionally, students gain employer exposure through UCC-organised recruitment fairs and employer-led events. Our graduates have gone on to avail of local, national and international opportunities in renewable energy project development, engineering consultancy, resource analysis, project financing, operations and management, surveying, and energy policy development.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wind Energy

Photovoltaic Systems

Ocean Energy

Energy in Buildings

Sustainable Energy

Energy Innovation

Sustainability, Bioenergy and Circular Economy Systems

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June. Early application is advised

Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cork, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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63

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140

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates must have a BE (Hons) or BEng (Hons) Degree or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum Second Class Honours Grade II (NFQ, Level 8). However, candidates with equivalent academic qualifications and suitable experience may be accepted subject to the approval of College of Science, Engineering and Food Science under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In all cases, the course of study for each candidate must be approved by the Programme Coordinator.

Candidates from Grandes Écoles Colleges are also eligible to apply if they are studying a cognate discipline in an ENSEA or EFREI Graduate School and are eligible to enter the final year (M2) of their programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28000 EUR / year

≈ 28000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

8000 EUR / year

≈ 8000 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland

860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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