Overview

The scope of the Energy Systems programme at University College Dublin includes analysis of global energy systems, use of finite natural resources and the impact on climate.

It focuses on renewable and other energy sources such as wind, wave, nuclear and solar power and on the conversion, storage and transmission by electrical and other means.

The programme will also address the efficient use of energy in buildings, transport and industrial processes, together with the study of other topics such as carbon sequestration.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

Graduates of this ME Energy Systems programme will be equipped with the skill set and knowledge vital for crucial roles in research, design and development in companies in the energy sector.

Alumni from this programme have obtained jobs in a wide variety of organisations in Ireland and further afield, the majority in the energy sector. Previous employers of ME in Energy Systems Graduates include: EirGrid (Dublin), ESB International (Dublin), ESB Networks, SEAI, Accenture (Dublin), PwC (Ireland), Arup (Ireland), EY, Mainstream Renewable Power, TerraSolar, EPRI, ElectroRoute, GridBeyond, Berkeley Lab, Berkeley (California), Commission for Energy Regulation (Dublin), Dublin Airport Authority, Intel Ireland Limited, Veolia Ireland, Irish Water, Fingleton White, Dimplex Renewables (Irl), Dynapower LLC (USA), Eclareon (Spain), Exergyn (Dublin), ThermoKing, Irish Cement, Enercon GmbH (Ireland and Germany), Imtech (UK), Independent Market Operator (Perth, Australia), Intel (Ireland), Irish Cement Limited, KBR (Australia), KBR (UK), MCS Kenny (UK), National Grid (UK), Northstar Drillstem Testers, Edmonton, (Canada), Arup, AECOM, PM Group (Ireland), RPS Group (Ireland), Saudi Aramco (Saudi Arabia), Schletter UK Ltd, Schwenk Zement (Germany), Sea Breeze Power Corp (Canada), EDF Energy UK (Nuclear), and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), Melbourne. Significant numbers of graduates have also decided to pursue further study to PhD level, at UCD and elsewhere.

Accreditation

The UCD ME (Energy Systems) degree programme is fully accredited at Masters level by Engineers Ireland and the programme has been awarded the EUR-ACE® Label as a Second Cycle Accredited European Engineering Programme under the EUR-ACE Framework of Standards for Accreditation of Engineering Programmes

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Entrepreneurship in Action

Air Pollution

Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy

Process Control

Environmental Engineering Fundamentals

Energy Economics and Policy

Electrical and Electronic Circuits

Electrical Energy Systems

Power System Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.

Language

English

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130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

65

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Entrepreneurship Energy Engineering Sustainable Energy View 11 other Masters in Sustainable Energy in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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100

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65

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140

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering programme.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes.
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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29100 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

9530 EUR / year

≈ 9530 EUR / year

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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