Overview

The Sustainable Energy programme at Trinity College Dublin is designed for engineers and qualified graduates seeking expertise in energy management and sustainable generation. This comprehensive course advances technical knowledge in efficiency techniques and modern energy technologies while addressing current legal requirements. Students engage with a curriculum that balances theoretical principles with practical economic and management strategies.

Why Sustainable Energy at Trinity College Dublin?

This programme has received significant recognition for its academic quality, having been previously nominated as the Best Engineering Course and Best New Course by Postgrad Ireland. Students benefit from the expertise of departmental staff and guest lecturers who are leaders in the field. The university provides access to cutting-edge research projects and specialised facilities, including solar simulators and environmental laboratories, ensuring a high-standard learning environment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: EUR 17610 per year
European fee: EUR 7890 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through two semesters of taught modules followed by a major research dissertation. Modules may include:

Solar Energy
Wind Energy
Ocean Energy and Hydropower
Energy Management
Waste Management and Energy Recovery
Energy Legislation and Environment
Renewable Heat
Energy and Buildings

Careers with Sustainable Energy

Graduates are prepared for professional roles within the global energy sector, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable technology implementation. The programme supports career progression into energy management, policy development, and technical consultancy. By combining engineering principles with economic and legal insights, the course ensures graduates can lead projects in building, transport, and industrial energy demand sectors.

Programme Structure

The course consists of 3 taught modules:

Module 1: Energy management and efficiency will introduce topics such as energy physics, energy resources, climate change and environment.

Module 2: Sustainable energy technologies will introduce energy generation and conversion. It will concentrate on renewable energy generation technologies (and include lectures on wind, wave, tidal, biomass, biofuels, geothermal, hydro, solar, waste to energy) and low carbon technologies (nuclear energy, hydrogen, fuel cells).

Module 3: Individual project is a key element of the course where the theoretical and technical aspects of Sustainable Energy which have been presented, analysed and discussed in the other two modules are brought into practical and innovative focus.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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69

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum Lower Second Class (2.2) award in an Honours Bachelor of Engineering or Science Degrees or equivalent professional qualification.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17610 EUR / year

≈ 17610 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

7890 EUR / year

≈ 7890 EUR / year

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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