Course Summary
The Diploma in Engineering for Climate Action is aimed at individuals who have recently taken up, or wish to transition into, positions of responsibility for sustainability and climate action, within an existing organisation or as part of a newly formed company delivering support in this area.
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Career Progression
Graduates will have the high levels of specialisation necessary to analyse and design solutions to pressing global issues such as global warming, transportation and ensuring sustainable food and water supplies. They will be capable of advancing their career in a range of fields, including energy engineering, environmental engineering, and waste recycling. Graduates can also progress into areas such as research and innovation in the field of sustainability and environmental engineering.
Course Structure
This course is delivered over an eight-month (September-April) period across two-semesters, in 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time). Students take taught modules totaling 60 ECTS for the full-time P.Grad.Dip., which consist of 30 ECTS taught modules for the part-time P.Grad.Cert. pathway and 30 ECTS of taught modules for the part-time P.Grad.Dip. add-on.
The course schedule and blended-learning format of this course will provide flexibility for students to participate in the course outside of standard working hours (a combination of week-day evenings and Saturday mornings) and through an in-person or virtual learning environment.
Course Content
This course is comprised of seven modules. Full-time students take all modules in one year. Part-time Postgraduate Certificate students take the following five modules in Year 1: The Sustainable Green Organisation; Entrepreneurship for Climate Action; Introduction to Engineering for Climate Action; Life Cycle Assessment for Engineering Practice; and Engineering for the Environment.
If taking the part-time Postgraduate Diploma add-on pathway, students will take the remaining two modules in Year 2: Engineering for Climate Action: Mitigation & Adaptation; Energy Management and Efficiency