This professionally accredited “Second Cycle” Master of Engineering programme aims to prepare its graduates for work in designing and developing future energy systems, taking account of climate impact / CO2 emissions, security of energy supply and economic competitiveness concerns. The scope of the programme includes analysis of global energy systems, use of finite natural resources and the impact on climate. It focuses on use of fossil fuels and 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 also addresses the efficient use of energy in buildings, transport and industrial processes, together with the study of other topics such as carbon capture and sequestration.



Incoming students should have a strong understanding of fundamental principles in the discipline of their “First Cycle” degree, typically in Mechanical, Electrical / Electronic or Chemical engineering, or in a strongly mathematical science discipline. Participation in this programme ensures that they broaden their education to develop a grasp of fundamental principles from across a range of other disciplines in order to equip them to tackle the complex multi-disciplinary and often conflicting issues that arise in the search for effective solutions to the energy challenges facing mankind.



The programme draws from the expertise of UCD academic staff from all of the Schools of Mechanical & Materials, Electrical & Electronic, Chemical & Bioprocess, Civil and Biosystems & Food Engineering), and also from the Schools of Physics, Earth Sciences, Economics and Business.



Teaching is by means of lectures, supervised laboratories, tutorials, assignments and self-directed learning. The full 2-year programme includes a 6-8 month industry-based internship and all students carry out an individual Research Project, supervised by a member of academic staff which is, in many cases, carried out in collaboration with industry.

1 - a) Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning energy systems engineering.
2 - b) The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex energy systems engineering problems
3 - c) The ability to design innovative solutions to complex energy systems engineering problems.
4 - d) The ability to investigate, experiment and apply standard and specialised research methods.
5 - e) Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities towards people and the environment in the practice of engineering.
6 - f) The ability to work effectively independently and in diverse and inclusive teams, and to prepare for lifelong learning.
7 - g) The ability to communicate effectively on complex energy system engineering activities to diverse audiences.
8 - h) Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and financial decision-making relevant to the branch of energy systems engineering and an ability to apply these to one’s own work and to the management of projects.
9 - a) Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning Energy Systems engineering.
10 - b) The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems
11 - c) The ability to perform the detailed design of a novel system, component or process using analysis and interpretation of relevant data.
12 - d) The ability to design and conduct experiments and to apply a range of standard and specialised research (or equivalent) tools and techniques of enquiry.
13 - e) An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment.
14 - f) The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning.
15 - g) The ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large.

Stage 1 of the ME (Energy Systems Engineering) programme comprises 60 credits. Students must consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director before registering to any of the modules listed as Options for Stage 1 (Year 1) ***All students must take 60 credits with 30 credits per Trimester.

Stage 2 of the ME (Energy Systems Engineering) programme comprises 60 credits. Students must consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director before registering to any of the modules listed as Options for Stage 2 (Year 2) ***All students must take 60 credits with 30 credits per Trimester. ***When selecting Option Modules, please bear in mind the following: In relation to the ME (Energy) Research Project MEEN40570: Students should allocate 5 or 10 credits to the Autumn Trimester and 10 or 15 credits to the Spring Trimester, and MUST TAKE MEEN40560 Research Skills and Techniques in the Autumn Trimester, choosing their remaining options to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Students MUST take ONE of the following REQUIRED MODULES relating to PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE. ***Students should consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director regarding which Professional Work Experience Module may be taken. ***Students approved to take the programme on a 1-year basis do not select any PWE Module.
MEEN40530	ME Professional Work Experience	2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum)	30
MEEN40540	ME Professional Work Experience	Summer	10
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN0OF: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Students MUST take ONE of the following REQUIRED MODULES relating to PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE. ***Students should consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director regarding which Professional Work Experience Module may be taken. ***Students approved to take the programme on a 1-year basis do not select any PWE Module.
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN0OF: IMPORTANT: REQUIRED (if not prev. taken) AUTUMN TRIMESTER ***Students should consult with the Programme Director for advice if uncertain about this option.***The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 1 or Year 2 (Autumn Trimester): EEEN40080 Power System Operation; MEEN40110 Renewable Energy Systems; GEOL40310 Fossil Fuels Carbon Capture and Storage; MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II ; MEEN40090 Energy Systems & Climate Change and MEEN40200 Energy Systems in Buildings II [IMPORTANT: Students on the 2-year ME should take MEEN40200 Energy Systems in Buildings II in Stage 2].*** 3) Students should select sufficient Modules from this REQUIRED LIST and AUTUMN OPTION MODULES to ensure a maximum AUTUMN trimester workload of 30 credits.
EEEN40080	Power System Operation	Autumn	5
EEEN40110	Renewable Energy Systems	Autumn	5
GEOL40310	Fossil fuels, carbon capture and storage	Autumn	5
MEEN30100	Engineering Thermodynamics II	Autumn	5
MEEN40090	Energy Systems and Climate Change	Autumn	5
MEEN40200	Energy Systems in Buildings II	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Options - B)MIN0OF: IMPORTANT: REQUIRED (if not prev. taken) AUTUMN TRIMESTER ***Students should consult with the Programme Director for advice if uncertain about this option.***The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 1 or Year 2 (Autumn Trimester): EEEN40080 Power System Operation; MEEN40110 Renewable Energy Systems; GEOL40310 Fossil Fuels Carbon Capture and Storage; MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II ; MEEN40090 Energy Systems & Climate Change and MEEN40200 Energy Systems in Buildings II [IMPORTANT: Students on the 2-year ME should take MEEN40200 Energy Systems in Buildings II in Stage 2].*** 3) Students should select sufficient Modules from this REQUIRED LIST and AUTUMN OPTION MODULES to ensure a maximum AUTUMN trimester workload of 30 credits.
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF: IMPORTANT: REQUIRED (if not prev. taken) SPRING TRIMESTER ***Students should consult with the Programme Director for advice if uncertain about this option. These modules should only be taken in Year 1 (Stage 1) where a student is taking a 10-credit SHORT PWE module or taking the programme on a 1-year basis. ***1) The following module (or its equivalent) is REQUIRED PRIOR LEARNING and MUST be taken in Year 1 (Stage 1) (Spring Trimester): EEEN20090 Electrical Energy Systems (Spring Trimester). ***2) The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 1 or Year 2 (Spring Trimester): MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance); MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) and CHEN40440 Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy.
CHEN40440	Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy	Spring	5
EEEN20090	Electrical Energy Systems	Spring	5
MEEN30140	Professional Engineering (Finance)	Spring	5
MEEN40430	Professional Engineering (Management)	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF: IMPORTANT: REQUIRED (if not prev. taken) SPRING TRIMESTER ***Students should consult with the Programme Director for advice if uncertain about this option. These modules should only be taken in Year 1 (Stage 1) where a student is taking a 10-credit SHORT PWE module or taking the programme on a 1-year basis. ***1) The following module (or its equivalent) is REQUIRED PRIOR LEARNING and MUST be taken in Year 1 (Stage 1) (Spring Trimester): EEEN20090 Electrical Energy Systems (Spring Trimester). ***2) The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 1 or Year 2 (Spring Trimester): MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance); MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) and CHEN40440 Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy.
Stage 1 Options - D)MIN0OF: AUTUMN OPTION MODULES: Along with whatever modules are selected from Stage 1 - REQUIRED (if not prev. taken) (Rule B), in Year 1 (Stage 1) Students should select sufficient AUTUMN OPTION MODULES to ensure a maximum AUTUMN trimester workload of 30 credits. ***IMPORTANT: MEEN40560 Research Skills and Techniques should only be taken in Year 1 (Stage 1) if the student has permission to complete the programme on a 1-year basis (see rule for 1-Yr MODE SUMMER PROJECT)
CVEN20030	Environmental Engineering Fundamentals	Autumn	5
EEEN30090	Electrical Machines	Autumn	5
EEEN40010	Control Theory	Autumn	5
EEEN40300	Entrepreneurship in Engineering	Autumn	5
EEEN40550	Power System Dynamics and Control	Autumn	5
EEEN40580	Optimisation Techniques for Engineers	Autumn	5
ENVP40230	Environmental Economics	Autumn	5
MEEN20050	Heat Transfer	Autumn	5
MEEN40010	Engineering Thermodynamics III	Autumn	5
MEEN40020	Mechanics of Fluids II	Autumn	5
MEEN40050	Computational Continuum Mechanics I	Autumn	5
MEEN40150	Computational Continuum Mechanics II	Autumn	5
MEEN40820	Technical Comms (Online)	Autumn	5
MEEN41330	Data Analytics for Engineers	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Options - D)MIN0OF: AUTUMN OPTION MODULES: Along with whatever modules are selected from Stage 1 - REQUIRED (if not prev. taken) (Rule B), in Year 1 (Stage 1) Students should select sufficient AUTUMN OPTION MODULES to ensure a maximum AUTUMN trimester workload of 30 credits. ***IMPORTANT: MEEN40560 Research Skills and Techniques should only be taken in Year 1 (Stage 1) if the student has permission to complete the programme on a 1-year basis (see rule for 1-Yr MODE SUMMER PROJECT)
Stage 1 Options - E)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTION MODULES: Along with whatever modules are selected from Stage 1 - REQUIRED with Short PWE/ 1yr (Rule C), in Year 1 (Stage 1) Students who are taking the SHORT PWE or taking the programme on a 1-year basis should select sufficient SPRING OPTION MODULES to ensure a maximum SPRING trimester workload of 30 credits. ***Students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.
COMP47670	Data Science in Python (MD)	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
BMGT30090	Entrepreneurship in Action	Spring	5
BSEN30030	Air Pollution	Spring	5
CHEN40560	Process Control	Spring	5
ECON42360	Energy Economics and Policy	Spring	5
EEEN30070	Power System Engineering	Spring	5
MEEN30040	Measurement & Instrumentation	Spring	5
MEEN40190	Mechanics of Fluids III	Spring	5
MEEN40670	Technical Communication	Spring	5
PHYC30090	Nuclear Physics	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - E)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTION MODULES: Along with whatever modules are selected from Stage 1 - REQUIRED with Short PWE/ 1yr (Rule C), in Year 1 (Stage 1) Students who are taking the SHORT PWE or taking the programme on a 1-year basis should select sufficient SPRING OPTION MODULES to ensure a maximum SPRING trimester workload of 30 credits. ***Students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.
Stage 1 Options - F)MIN0OF: 1-Yr. MODE SUMMER PROJECT: A student with permission to take this programme on a 1-year 90 credit basis (with RPL) should select MEEN40550 ME (Energy) Research Project, AND MEEN40560 Research Skills and Techniques.
MEEN40560	Research Skills and Techniques	Autumn	5
MEEN40550	ME (Energy) Research Project Summer	Summer	30
Stage 1 Options - F)MIN0OF: 1-Yr. MODE SUMMER PROJECT: A student with permission to take this programme on a 1-year 90 credit basis (with RPL) should select MEEN40550 ME (Energy) Research Project, AND MEEN40560 Research Skills and Techniques.
Stage 2 Core Modules
MEEN40570	ME (Energy) Research Project	2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)	20
MEEN40560	Research Skills and Techniques	Autumn	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: REQUIRED IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN: The following modules are REQUIRED if not previously taken. ***Students should consult with the Programme Director for advice if uncertain about this option.***The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 2 (Autumn Trimester): EEEN40080 Power System Operation; MEEN40110 Renewable Energy Systems; MEEN40200 Energy Systems in Buildings II; GEOL40310 Fossil Fuels Carbon Capture and Storage; MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II and MEEN40090 Energy Systems & Climate Change.***2) The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 2 (Spring Trimester): MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance); MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) and CHEN40440 Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy.
EEEN40080	Power System Operation	Autumn	5
EEEN40110	Renewable Energy Systems	Autumn	5
GEOL40310	Fossil fuels, carbon capture and storage	Autumn	5
MEEN30100	Engineering Thermodynamics II	Autumn	5
MEEN40090	Energy Systems and Climate Change	Autumn	5
MEEN40200	Energy Systems in Buildings II	Autumn	5
CHEN40440	Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy	Spring	5
MEEN30140	Professional Engineering (Finance)	Spring	5
MEEN40430	Professional Engineering (Management)	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - A)MIN0OF: REQUIRED IF NOT PREVIOUSLY TAKEN: The following modules are REQUIRED if not previously taken. ***Students should consult with the Programme Director for advice if uncertain about this option.***The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 2 (Autumn Trimester): EEEN40080 Power System Operation; MEEN40110 Renewable Energy Systems; MEEN40200 Energy Systems in Buildings II; GEOL40310 Fossil Fuels Carbon Capture and Storage; MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II and MEEN40090 Energy Systems & Climate Change.***2) The following modules (or their equivalent) are REQUIRED MODULES and must be taken in Year 2 (Spring Trimester): MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance); MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) and CHEN40440 Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy.
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: Students must consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director before registering to any of the modules listed as Options for Stage 2 (Year 2) ***All students must take 60 credits with 30 credits per Trimester. ***When selecting Option Modules, please bear in mind the Stage 2 CORE Modules, the ME (Energy) Research Project MEEN40570 is allocated 10 credits to each Trimester, and students also take the 5-credit CORE module MEEN40560 Research Skills and Techniques in the Autumn Trimester, so select 15 credits of Options for Autumn to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
CVEN20030	Environmental Engineering Fundamentals	Autumn	5
EEEN30090	Electrical Machines	Autumn	5
EEEN40010	Control Theory	Autumn	5
EEEN40110	Renewable Energy Systems	Autumn	5
EEEN40300	Entrepreneurship in Engineering	Autumn	5
EEEN40550	Power System Dynamics and Control	Autumn	5
EEEN40580	Optimisation Techniques for Engineers	Autumn	5
ENVP40230	Environmental Economics	Autumn	5
MEEN20050	Heat Transfer	Autumn	5
MEEN40010	Engineering Thermodynamics III	Autumn	5
MEEN40020	Mechanics of Fluids II	Autumn	5
MEEN40050	Computational Continuum Mechanics I	Autumn	5
MEEN40150	Computational Continuum Mechanics II	Autumn	5
MEEN40820	Technical Comms (Online)	Autumn	5
MEEN41330	Data Analytics for Engineers	Autumn	5
Stage 2 Options - B)MIN0OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: Students must consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director before registering to any of the modules listed as Options for Stage 2 (Year 2) ***All students must take 60 credits with 30 credits per Trimester. ***When selecting Option Modules, please bear in mind the Stage 2 CORE Modules, the ME (Energy) Research Project MEEN40570 is allocated 10 credits to each Trimester, and students also take the 5-credit CORE module MEEN40560 Research Skills and Techniques in the Autumn Trimester, so select 15 credits of Options for Autumn to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.
Stage 2 Options - D)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTIONS: Students must consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director before registering to any of the modules listed as Options for Stage 2 (Year 2) ***All students must take 60 credits with 30 credits per Trimester. ***When selecting Option Modules, please bear in mind the following: In relation to the ME (Energy) Research Project MEEN40570: Students should allocate 10 credits to the Spring Trimester ,choosing their remaining options to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.. ***Engineering students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.
COMP47670	Data Science in Python (MD)	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
BMGT30090	Entrepreneurship in Action	Spring	5
BSEN30030	Air Pollution	Spring	5
CHEN40440	Chem Proc Sust & Ren Energy	Spring	5
CHEN40560	Process Control	Spring	5
ECON42360	Energy Economics and Policy	Spring	5
EEEN20090	Electrical Energy Systems	Spring	5
EEEN30070	Power System Engineering	Spring	5
MEEN30140	Professional Engineering (Finance)	Spring	5
MEEN40190	Mechanics of Fluids III	Spring	5
MEEN40430	Professional Engineering (Management)	Spring	5
MEEN40670	Technical Communication	Spring	5
PHYC30090	Nuclear Physics	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - D)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTIONS: Students must consult with and obtain the prior approval of the Programme Director before registering to any of the modules listed as Options for Stage 2 (Year 2) ***All students must take 60 credits with 30 credits per Trimester. ***When selecting Option Modules, please bear in mind the following: In relation to the ME (Energy) Research Project MEEN40570: Students should allocate 10 credits to the Spring Trimester ,choosing their remaining options to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.. ***Engineering students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
MTEMP006	Stage 2 - 50.00% Stage 1 - 50.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47