Postgraduate Programme Specification
MSc Net Zero Engineering
Academic Year 2022/23
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| Programme Title | MSc Net Zero Engineering | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Master of Science | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | CHE-MSC-ZE | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100143 - Chemical engineering - 50 100175 - Energy engineering - 50 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Full Time or Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Full Time - 1 Academic Year Part Time - 2 Academic Years |
Total Credits for Programme | 180 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Chemistry & Chemical Engineering |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
Engineering (2019) |
Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations |
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Programme Specific Regulations All six taught modules (120 CATS) must be passed in order to graduate. Failure to pass at least 80CATS of the taught modules at the first attempt will normally result in the student being advised to transfer to the Diploma Programme. |
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Students with protected characteristics |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
This course supports individuals those who wish to undertake sustainability-focused roles in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing sectors. in hydrogen generation and use for clean energy applications as well as hydrogen system design and integration with existing infrastructure. Combined this will help support the regional and national transition towards a net-zero economy. On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
Demonstrate awareness of the various low-carbon and hydrogen energy 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 and hydrogen technologies.
Build skills in the modelling of systems and understand the complexity of achieving net-zero.
Effectively communicate net zero and hydrogen energy options to a wide range of stakeholders ranging from the general public though industry and policy.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Critically review their work, as well as that reported by others, as available in the public domain. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars. Feedback from formative assessments enables students to build and develop these problem-solving skills Methods of Assessment Written examinations; oral presentations |
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Read, understand, and assimilate new information and subsume acquired knowledge into a concise format. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars; practical classes and associated pre-reading. Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations. |
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Reflect on project design and experimental and simulation outcomes, and use this in relation to overcoming research and development orientated problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Analyse and critically self-reflect on the experience of working in industry and communicating their conclusions in writing. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Research projects; industrial placement Methods of Assessment Placement review and short written report |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate problem solving skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Demonstrate advanced mathematical skills, mathematical model development and analysis of results. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Activities associated with Module on Tools assessment and Applied technologies; research project. Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Provide evidence for time management and personal prioritisation skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Written assignments; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Communication skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Written assignments and presentations Methods of Assessment Written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Group working skills, entrepreneurship, and project management |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Group work Methods of Assessment Group project reports |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Provide evidence of the skills required to produce a high-quality energy audit report and technical evaluation, safety protocols and risk assessments |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Written assignments; research project; workshops Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Demonstrate the proficient use of primary scientific literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Provide evidence of detailed knowledge of the principal areas and underpinning science of low carbon and hydrogen energy technologies and renewable energy systems and their integration/deployment at varying scales. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Lectures; problem classes and seminars; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Demonstrate a high degree of specialised knowledge in specific and relevant areas of low carbon and hydrogen energy systems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Problem solving classes; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Perform the practical design and modelling skills associated with the characterisation and operation of low-carbon and hydrogen energy technologies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Problem solving classes; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
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Analyse and interpret data sets in support of low carbon and hydrogen energy technologies. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Problem solving classes; research project Methods of Assessment Project dissertation; written and oral assignments and presentations |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Hydrogen System Integration | CHE7305 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Sustainability and Net Zero Carbon Criteria | CHE7302 | 7 | 20 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Applied Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technologies | CHE7301 | 7 | 20 | YES | -- | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Tools for Assessing Energy and Carbon | CHE7303 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Hydrogen System Design and Practice | CHE7306 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Fundamental Principles of Hydrogen Generation and Use | CHE7304 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 24 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Research Project in Net Zero Engineering | CHE7207 | 7 | 60 | -- | YES | 12 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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