PgCert - Zero Carbon Engineering

Queen's University Belfast

This course supports individuals who wish to undertake sustainability-focused roles in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing sectors in relation to our zero-carbon transition and achieving our 2050 Net Zero Emission targets. Specifically, it will provide detailed understanding and training in renewable energy production and assessing and monitoring sustainable processes. In association with the Postgraduate Certificate in Hydrogen Energy Systems, this certificate course will help provide training and support for regional, national and international transition towards a net-zero economy. On completion of the course the student will be able to: Demonstrate awareness of the various low-carbon technology options and evaluate how these can be deployed in different scenarios. Exercise investigation and critical analysis of the published literature to produce technical and economical evaluations of low-carbon technologies. Build skills in the modelling of systems and understand the complexity of achieving net-zero carbon. Effectively communicate net zero carbon options to a wide range of stakeholders ranging from the general public though industry and policy.

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Science