Energy Science and Engineering University of Limerick

Overview

The Energy Science and Engineering programme at  University of Limerick  integrates science and engineering, offering interdisciplinary training across energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability.  

Students can specialise in areas such as engineering for net-zero carbon, renewable and nuclear energy, battery storage systems, electric vehicles, and grid stability, while also strengthening their foundations in earth science, computational modelling, and research methods.  

Developed in close collaboration with industry, the programme ensures graduates gain not only technical knowledge but also key professional skills in measurement and analysis of energy flows, scientific reporting, and applied problem-solving; preparing them to make a real impact in the global energy transition.   

During this programme, you will:  

• Address interdisciplinary aspects of energy generation, distribution, storage, and sustainability. 

• Gain hands-on experience working on group and individual research projects, under the guidance of a designated supervision team.  

• Investigate important topics including batteries, wind energy, modern power systems, and energy management.  

• Acquire a greater understanding of the role of engineers and scientists in tackling climate change in areas such as net zero carbon and modern grids and transmission of power. 

• Gain a fundamental understanding of the underlying physics and scientific method to equip you to adapt and design future projects in this rapidly changing field.