MSc Energy Storage with Applied Research

The MSc Energy Storage programme offers graduates the expertise to meet the expectations of the energy storage market, which is predicted to grow to $250 billion by 2040. The program aims to equip graduates with the skills needed to meet emerging challenges, such as large-scale renewable energy from non-dispatchable wind and solar energy, which threatens electricity networks in several countries. The course covers renewable energy, energy management, distributed energy resource management, and energy storage technologies. The staff, including published academics, will enhance the learning experience with research-led teaching. The course has been accredited in 2022 by the Energy Institute.

(a) have gained:

(i) a second class honours degree or better, in the subject areas of science or engineering or related discipline, from a university of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which has been recognised as being of an equivalent standard;

or

(ii) an equivalent standard (normally 50%) in a Graduate Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma or an approved alternative qualification; and the qualification must be in the subject areas of science, engineering or related discipline.

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(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent).

In exceptional circumstances, as an alternative to (a) (i) or (a) (ii) and/or (b), where an individual has substantial and significant experiential learning, 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.

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

The MSc Energy Storage programme at Ulster University aims to prepare students for a successful career in energy storage. The US predicts over 350,000 energy storage jobs by 2025, while the EU supports a battery cell manufacturing industry with a 200M Euro investment. The UK Clean Growth Strategy reports over 430,000 low carbon sector jobs and 17,750 linked to the growing energy storage and electric vehicle industry. Students can apply for jobs in energy transmission, distribution, supply, consultancies, and regional or national government levels. Employability is at the heart of Ulster University's vision, and the MSc Energy Storage programme focuses on developing and enhancing employability skills within the modules.