Build Your Career in Energy Management, Sustainability and Building Performance
Study part-time and develop the skills needed to support Ireland's transition to a low-carbon future.
The Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) is designed for professionals seeking to develop expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, building performance, retrofit projects, and sustainable facilities management. This NFQ Level 7 degree equips learners with the technical knowledge and practical skills required to help organisations reduce energy consumption, improve sustainability, and meet increasingly demanding environmental targets.
As Ireland continues to invest in building retrofit programmes, energy efficiency initiatives, and climate action measures, demand is growing for professionals who understand how buildings consume energy and how performance can be improved through technology, management, and innovation. This programme provides a pathway into one of the fastest-growing sectors in the built environment.
Why Study Energy Management?
Organisations across the public and private sectors are seeking professionals who can:
Improve building energy performance
Support sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives
Conduct energy audits and assessments
Implement renewable energy solutions
Manage facilities more efficiently
Develop strategies to reduce carbon emissions
Support retrofit and energy upgrade projects
Graduates develop practical knowledge that can be applied across commercial buildings, public sector facilities, social housing developments, educational campuses, healthcare facilities, and industrial environments.
Programme Highlights
Flexible Part-Time Study
Designed for working professionals, this programme allows students to balance study with existing work and personal commitments while progressing towards a recognised university qualification.
Industry-Relevant Skills
Students gain knowledge in:
Energy auditing and energy appraisal
Building Energy Rating (BER) assessment
Renewable energy technologies
Facilities and energy management
Energy management systems
Sustainable building design
Project management and communications
Health, safety and environmental management
Practical Learning
The programme includes an applied research project, enabling learners to address real-world sustainability and energy management challenges and apply their learning to workplace or industry-focused projects.
What Will You Learn?
Throughout the programme, students explore:
Energy Management and Sustainability
Develop an understanding of energy management systems, energy policies, energy auditing, energy monitoring, and building performance improvement strategies.
Building Energy Appraisal
Learn how to evaluate energy performance in buildings, assess energy-saving opportunities, and understand the procedures and tools used in modern building energy assessments.
Renewable Energy Technologies
Study emerging and established renewable energy technologies including solar energy, biomass, wind energy, biofuels, geothermal systems, and other low-carbon technologies.
Project Management
Develop transferable skills in project planning, problem solving, communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
Research and Innovation
Complete an applied research project focused on a sustainability, energy efficiency, or building performance challenge relevant to your professional interests.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may progress into roles such as:
Energy Manager
Facilities Manager
Sustainability Coordinator
Retrofit Project Coordinator
Building Performance Specialist
Energy Consultant
Environmental Officer
Compliance and Sustainability Officer
Local Authority Energy Project Officer
Renewable Energy Project Support Professional
The programme is particularly relevant for professionals working in construction, engineering, facilities management, housing, local authorities, maintenance, building services, and sustainability-related fields.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is ideal for:
Building services professionals
Facilities and maintenance managers
Construction professionals
Tradespeople seeking career progression
Local authority employees
Sustainability professionals
Engineers and technicians
Anyone interested in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable buildings
Take the Next Step
The demand for energy and sustainability expertise continues to grow as organisations seek to reduce costs, improve energy performance, and meet climate objectives. The Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) provides the knowledge, practical skills, and recognised qualification needed to thrive in this evolving sector.
Apply today and become part of the future of sustainable buildings and energy management
Delivery
This programme will be delivered online but does have a number of onsite exams that will take place onsite in Carlow
Health, Safety and Environmental Management
Applied Research Project
Project Management and Communications
Facilities and Energy Management
Energy Appraisal
Renewable Energy Technologies
Entry Requirements
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.
