Energy Management & Green Technology
About
We are offering a limited number of free places on our Postgraduate Certificate in Energy Management and Green Technology, fully funded by the Department for the Economy to upskill individuals with an Engineering or Science background.
Renewable Energy and Green Technologies have key skills gaps in Northern Ireland.
There is an emphasis on energy efficient technology and creating demand for new engineering solutions ranging from better forms of green energy to more efficient and zero greenhouse gas emission systems.
Energy Management focusses on the reducing the use of energy through approaches ranging from behavioural change to energy tariff management to technology substitution and smart “internet of things” approaches. Minimising energy use forms the basis of optimal renewable energy integration.
Employers will value employees who can identify financial savings in energy use within the organisation, find new solutions that reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and engage with sizing, procurement and deployment of new energy systems and green technology.
Delivery format (fully online)
- Teaching will be a mixture of online delivery, podcasts/pre-recordings and written lecture content. Suggested reading materials, tutorials and participant blogs facilitate learning and understanding.
- Assessment is 100% coursework using on-line submission and range from reports to essays.
Campus
Belfast
Hardware requirements for study
In order to complete the programme, all successful applicants must have access to a broadband connection, a computer or laptop, a webcam and a microphone. A basic entry-level PC or laptop would be sufficient.
A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM, with an Intel or similar processor will be sufficient.
Term Dates
Autumn Semester: 22 September 2025 – 24 January 2026
Spring Semester: 26 January 2026 – 29 May 2026
Further Information
Modules
The course comprises of four taught modules and all are compulsory. The modular organisation of the programme means that part-time mode of study is taken across two Semesters. Each of the taught modules are awarded 15 credit points (all at level 7). Two modules will be delivered in semester 1 and a further two in semester 2.
Current status of energy systems
This module will illustrate the current energy utilisation in the world and dominant electricity generation systems in use today, the issues that are associated with these types of electricity generation systems with fossil fuel usage and through analysis, illustrate how they might be improved towards Net-Zero tasks.
Energy Management
The aims of this module are to provide the technical and managerial skills necessary to control operating costs of commercial and industrial concerns, to illustrate methods of minimising the use of energy and water sources and thus minimise emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
Energy Policy, Markets and Economics
It is vital for energy professionals to have a strong understanding of energy market economics to minimize energy transition cost, and maximize potential for new emerging technologies needing to facilitate energy transition.
The teaching on this module aims to create students who can analyse and interrogate policy development, implement robust economic analysis and thereby identify and communicate optimal investment strategies for low carbon energy assets, including generation and storage.
Distributed Energy Resources
This module will provide the participant with in-depth coverage of demand side management and distributed energy resources as mechanisms for the integration of variable renewable energy onto existing and new energy networks.
Entry Requirements
Academic qualifications
You can apply for this course if you meet the following entry criteria:
- an Honours or non-Honours degree or postgraduate diploma/certificate in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
Competence in written and spoken English
Applicants mush provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).
Exceptional circumstances
In exceptional circumstances, where an individual has substantial and significant working/industrial experiential, a portfolio of written evidence demonstrating the meeting of graduate qualities (including subject-specific outcomes, as determined by the Course Committee) may be considered as an alternative entrance route.
Evidence used to demonstrate graduate qualities may not be used for exemption against modules within the programme.
Eligibility
Places are limited and open to applicants who:
- are 18 or over at the point of enrolment;
- have a right to work and undertake training in the UK at the point of application and for the duration of the course and must not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this will be required to progress your application. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
- meet the course specific entry requirements. See course pages for requirements.
- meet the Ulster University general entry requirements including competency in English (as evidenced by GCSE Grade C in English or alternative). For English competency, a degree taught in UK or Ireland covers this requirement. If your degree is from outside the UK or Ireland, please see our list of acceptable qualifications or tests.
- are available to register in person at the campus as required.
Apply now - limited places available
There are a limited number of places for this course. Offers will be extended to those applicants who meet the entry requirements following successful completion of the application process, and have provided evidence of such, on a first come , first served basis. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all offers are extended. Applications will no longer be accepted or processed once all places are filled. Applications can not be considered once a course has started.
Please note you can only be funded by DfE for a maximum of two courses at any one time (including modules to a total of 45 credits per semester - if studying part-time).
When creating your application you will need to have the following documents saved electronically as they need to be uploaded as part of the application process:
- Passport
- Evidence of having right to work and undertake training in the UK*
- Degree Certificate
- English Competency (If you have a degree from UK/ROI, you don't need to provide anything else
* Holders of UK or Irish passports automatically have this right. if you hold a passport from another nation, please provide evidence of UK immigration permissions to include a ShareCode and/or BRP.
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