Course in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy
Online 300-hour course in ethics of civil use of military energy. 6 modules covering the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), Directive 2013/59/Euratom (radiological protection) and HOMER Pro. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
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Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the uses of energy in the military sphere and their civil potential.
Analyse the ethical criteria for the civil transfer of energy technology.
Explain the safeguards for the civil use of nuclear and radiological technology.
Evaluate renewable and storage solutions aimed at resilience.
Apply governance frameworks to energy technology transfer projects.
Assess the social and environmental impacts of civil conversion.
Design a civil energy technology transfer project based on ethical criteria.
Who it's for
- Energy systems engineer who wants to specialise in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy.
- Technology transfer analyst who wants to specialise in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy.
- Energy resilience consultant who wants to specialise in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy.
- Radiological protection technician who wants to specialise in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy.
- Renewable energy project manager who wants to specialise in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy.
- Energy policy researcher who wants to specialise in Ethics of Civil Use of Military Energy.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the energy sector.
What you'll work with
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT)
- Directive 2013/59/Euratom (radiological protection)
- Directive 2009/71/Euratom (nuclear safety of installations)
- ISO 50001 (energy management systems)
- Directive (EU) 2023/1791 (energy efficiency)
- Directive (EU) 2018/2001 (renewable energy)
- IEC 62933 (electrical energy storage systems)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Energy consumption of armed forces1.2Fuel logistics and its human cost1.3Electricity generation at bases and camps1.4Operational energy versus installation energy1.5NATO and EU energy strategies1.6Military carbon footprint and its measurement1.7Historical transfer of energy technologies1.8From naval reactor to civil nuclear energy1.9Deployable microgrids1.10Workshop: estimating the consumption of a base
2.1Dual use: from military to civil2.2Technological spin-off and spin-in2.3Social benefit versus military origin2.4Energy justice and universal access2.5Secrecy, patents and dissemination2.6Responsibility for subsequent uses2.7Technological dependencies and sovereignty2.8Defence-funded energy research2.9Risk assessment of conversion2.10Case study: gas turbines of aeronautical origin
3.1From military programme to nuclear power generation3.2Atoms for Peace and the IAEA3.3Non-Proliferation Treaty and safeguards3.4Additional Protocol and verification3.5Small modular reactors and ethical debate3.6Radioactive waste and intergenerational equity3.7Decommissioning of installations3.8Communicating risks to the public3.9Nuclear physical security (IAEA NSS)3.10Case study: the Megatons to Megawatts programme
4.1Deployable photovoltaics of military origin4.2Batteries and stationary storage4.3Fuel cells and hydrogen4.4Microgrids for humanitarian aid4.5Energy in emergencies and civil protection4.6Critical infrastructure and the CER Directive4.7Cyber security of electricity networks4.8Critical minerals and supply chains4.9Environmental impact of the life cycle4.10Practice: sizing a humanitarian microgrid
5.1Technology impact assessment frameworks5.2ISO 14040 life cycle assessment5.3ESG criteria and the European taxonomy5.4Debate on defence in the sustainable taxonomy5.5Transparency and citizen participation5.6Ethics and advisory committees5.7Civil-military cooperation in energy5.8Indicators of social benefit5.9Responsible public communication5.10Case study: ethical assessment of a conversion project
6.1Selection of a technology of military origin6.2Technical analysis of the civil application6.3Map of stakeholders and beneficiaries6.4Risk and dual-use assessment6.5Simplified life cycle analysis6.6Ethical governance proposal6.7Implementation plan6.8Monitoring indicators6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it easy to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is HOMER Pro, RETScreen, MATLAB/Simulink, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from case studies on military energy technology transfer, evaluation of resilient microgrids and governance analysis of energy projects. Assessment is continuous, per module, plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the uses of energy in the military sphere and their civil potential.
Analyse the ethical criteria for the civil transfer of energy technology.
Explain the safeguards for the civil use of nuclear and radiological technology.
Evaluate renewable and storage solutions aimed at resilience.
Apply governance frameworks to energy technology transfer projects.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme comprises 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with HOMER Pro, RETScreen, MATLAB/Simulink and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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