The Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) is an NFQ Level 7 degree designed for professionals who wish to develop expertise in energy management, building performance, sustainability and renewable energy technologies.
The programme examines how buildings consume energy and explores the technologies, systems and management practices used to improve energy efficiency and environmental performance. As the demand for sustainable buildings and low-carbon solutions continues to grow, learners develop the knowledge and skills required to contribute to energy management, retrofit and sustainability initiatives across a range of sectors.
Designed for part-time study, the programme is particularly relevant for professionals working in construction, facilities management, engineering, building services, maintenance, housing, local authorities and sustainability-related fields.
What you will learn
This programme provides a comprehensive understanding of energy management and sustainability within the built environment.
You will explore the principles of energy management, including energy auditing, energy monitoring, energy appraisal and energy management systems. The programme examines how energy is used within buildings and develops your ability to identify opportunities for improving energy performance and reducing consumption.
Learners will gain an understanding of building energy assessment methodologies, including the evaluation of building performance and the assessment of energy-efficiency measures. The programme also explores renewable and low-carbon energy technologies such as solar energy, biomass, wind energy, geothermal systems and other sustainable energy solutions.
A key focus is placed on the management of energy and sustainability projects. You will develop skills in project planning, communication, problem solving and stakeholder engagement, while examining the role of health, safety and environmental management within sustainable building projects.
The programme also includes an applied research project, allowing learners to investigate a real-world energy, sustainability or building performance challenge and apply their learning within a practical context.
Delivery
This programme will be delivered online but does have a number of onsite exams that will take place onsite on our Carlow campus.
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Applied Research Project
Project Management and Communications
Facilities and Energy Management
Energy Appraisal
Renewable Energy Technologies
Applicants must have completed a FÁS apprenticeship or equivalent, for entry to this programme. All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
The programme supports career development in the growing areas of energy management, sustainability and building performance.
Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to energy efficiency programmes, retrofit initiatives, renewable energy projects and sustainability strategies across public and private sector organisations. Career opportunities may arise in areas such as energy management, facilities management, sustainability coordination, building performance assessment, energy consultancy and environmental compliance.
The qualification is particularly relevant for professionals working in construction, engineering, building services, housing, maintenance and local government who wish to develop expertise in sustainable buildings and energy performance.
As a Level 7 degree, the programme also provides a foundation for further study in energy management, sustainability, building services engineering, environmental management and related disciplines.
