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5. GG6581: MetOcean programming and data analysis

Course Fact File

Code	GG6581
Teaching Mode	Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info.
Fees	Programme Fee: €400 Skillnet Course Fee: €500 See Fees and Costs for full details.
Closing Date	December 2026
Next Intake	January 2027
Credits	5
Start Date	January 2027

Course Outline

Students will learn about the data needs and sources required for offshore wind metocean characterization. They will explore sensors, such as ADCPs and wave buoys, including sensor setup and acquisition planning. Training will cover accessing and downloading online datasets, for example from the Copernicus Climate Data Store and Copernicus Marine Service, and programming for metocean data using tools like R to handle NetCDF, GRIB, and CSV formats. Students will gain skills in data processing and cleaning, time series and spatial analysis, and data visualization through plots, maps, and statistical summaries. These skills will be applied to offshore wind projects for site characterization, resource assessment, and risk and downtime analysis. 

Additional Teaching Mode Information

Programme Schedule: 

• Programme runs on Wednesday from 9am -11am, starting 21 January 2027.

Quantity	Duration	Type	Mode of Delivery
1	1.5 days	Practicals/Laboratories	In Person
10	2 hours	Lectures	Online

Assessment:

Type:	Continuous Assessment Details:	Marks:
Assignment	1 x 2500 word case study	70
Assignment	1 x 1000-word Practical Report	20
Presentation	1 x Individual Presentation	10

Course Practicalities

Academic Contact Details for this Course

Staff, Department of Geography

Requirements

Programme Entry Requirements: 

• Applicants must have completed GG6580: Introduction to MetOcean for Offshore Wind

Recognition of Prior Learning: 

Applicants from other disciplines, including those in the Arts or Social Sciences may be eligible to apply through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To be considered, applicants should have a demonstrable interest and/or experience in coastal and marine management, and who can offer sufficient numerical abilities. A primary degree (180 credits or equivalent), in a cognate area, as detailed in 1 above, plus at least 2 years' experience in a relevant maritime industry (applied).

• If you wish to apply via RPL, you must select “Yes” to the RPL question when completing your application in UCC Apply.
• As part of the application, you will be required to submit:
  • A Personal Statement outlining your motivation for applying and detailing relevant work or life experience.
  • Any other relevant supporting documentation evidencing your prior learning - please refer to the RPL Learner Guide for details on appropriate evidence.

Fees and Costs

Programme Fee: 

If you are not eligible for the funding below, the course fee is €900.

Skillnet Funding 
Skillnet is dedicated to fostering skills and expertise in the field of green technology, is partnering with UCC on the MetOcean programming and data analysis micro-credential to fund part of the course fee for eligible participants.

Skillnet subsidise the programme fee by €400. Skillnet funded applicants pay: €500

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Applicants must be based in the Republic of Ireland to be eligible.
• Applicants must be employed within private enterprise/self-employed.

Companies

Key requirements regarding the eligibility of businesses to participate in funding:

• Companies must be from private enterprise based in the Republic of Ireland.
• Skillnet Ireland funding is not available to public sector bodies or organisations that are publicly funded such as community-based not-for-profit companies or charities.
• Commercial semi-state companies are eligible providing that income contributed to a Network is not sourced from the public purse.
• Sole traders are eligible as Companies.

If you have further queries on funding please contact training@skillnetoffshorewindacademy.ie including the module you wish to apply for.

 

How To Apply

We are now collecting expressions of interest for this programme: 

MetOcean Programming and Data Analysis: GG6581  – Fill out form

Please complete the form above and we will contact you when this programme begins accepting applications for the next intake.