Waterford Institute of Technology

Course Details

MSc(Sustainable Energy Engineering)

Course Description

This post-graduate programme has been designed to facilitate professionals practicing in the areas of building design, management and technology. Its’ purpose is to provide expertise in terms of; energy use, environmental performance and sustainability in the design and operation of buildings and their associated facilities and services systems. The programme will focus on Sustainable and Low energy building design; Building energy performance and analysis; Dynamic thermal simulation; Low and zero carbon heat and power generation technologies; Energy policy and legislation; Energy auditing; Facilities management and Building pathology and investigation.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Graduates from this programme will be equipped with knowledge and skills to supplement their existing areas of expertise and allow them to progress to a career in the design or management of energy in buildings either in Ireland or abroad. Typical career opportunities for graduates can be found in fields such as: Facilities Management Energy Auditing Energy Management within a corporate structure Energy Management Consultancy Construction Industry Design Professional




MSc(Sustainable Energy Engineering) Waterford Institute of Technology