Course Summary
Hydrogen is not more dangerous nor safer compared to other fuels and is fully depends on how professionally it is handled.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have:
(a) an Honours or non-Honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or from a recognised national awarding body, or from an institution of another country which is recognised as being of an equivalent standard; or
And
(b) provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English (GCSE grade C or equivalent);
English Language Requirements
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.
Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.
Application Details
Start Date: September 2025
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The Student
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
Core to this PgCert is the maximisation of employability opportunities for applicants through routes to further onward study and skills development. This provision will provide further study opportunities at a pace which suits the student. Upon successful completion of the PG Cert Hydrogen Safety students can progress to another relevant MSc programme
The course will also provide a career development opportunity for a wide range of existing professionals and those with aspirations to work in the area of hydrogen safety. The strategic focus of the PgC is designed to provide graduates with key critical thinking and analytical skills that will be applicable in the growing field of hydrogen technology, identified by DfE as an essential area of growth and projected to be in high demand.
Graduates may also wish to follow a PhD route on graduation to further add to the body of research in the field.
The proposed course has been discussed with Employability. Employability will be involved in module design from the outset to ensure that it provides a clear development route for graduates and that critical thinking and other transferrable skills are encompassed as core values throughout the programme of study.