Electrical Engineering  (NES3)

The BE degree in Electrical Engineering produces graduates who can work as professional engineers across the broad spectrum of Electrical Engineering, including renewable generation, power electronics, integrated energy systems and smart grid initiatives. The programme is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the fundamental principles, analytical techniques and technologies involved, while also developing their design and problem-solving skills. Subsequently, as graduates, they will be able to adapt to the rapidly changing fields of modern sustainable power systems, smart grid applications and power electronics technologies, and perhaps inspire and develop some of the future technologies that will occur during their professional careers.

Individual modules are taught by a strong cohort of experienced and internationally recognised academic staff (forming part of the world-leading Energy Institute for the integration of renewables into power systems), with expertise in all the core areas of Electrical Engineering. Teaching methods and assessment procedures vary across the programme to suit the wide range of subjects offered. There is a strong laboratory component, allowing students to experience the practical aspects of electrical engineering, while assignments provide design and problem-solving challenges. In the final year, a substantial project draws together many of the separate strands of learning, with an emphasis on independent learning, technical design & analysis, and development of research and communication skills.

The programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland, partially satisfying the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer.

 

1 - Knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, data science, analytics and other technologies underpinning the electrical engineering field, with a focus on sustainable power systems, smart grid applications and power electronics technologies
2 - The ability to identify, formulate, model, analyse and solve electrical engineering problems
3 - The ability to design solutions to electrical engineering problems, relating to electrical networks, power system components and power electronic systems
4 - The ability to investigate, experiment and to conduct guided research within the electrical engineering field
5 - Understanding of, and commitment to, professional and ethical responsibilities towards people and the environment in the practice of electrical engineering
6 - The ability to work effectively independently and in diverse and inclusive teams, and to prepare for lifelong learning within the electrical engineering field
7 - The ability to communicate effectively on electrical engineering activities to diverse audiences
8 - Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and financial decision-making relevant to the electrical engineering field, and an ability to apply these to one’s own work and to the management of projects
9 - Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles, analytical techniques and technologies underpinning the electrical engineering field, with a focus on sustainable power systems, smart grid applications and power electronics technologies
10 - The ability to identify, formulate, model, analyse and solve power system engineering problems
11 - The ability to design and analyse electrical networks, power system components and power electronic systems to meet specified needs
12 - The ability to design and conduct experiments and to conduct guided research, or advanced technical activities
13 - An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in the practice of electrical engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment
14 - The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning
15 - The ability to communicate effectively on specialised engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large

Stage 4

Choose three option modules to complete your degree, spread between the Autumn and Spring trimesters. There are no elective modules in Stage 4.

See the UCD Assessment website for further details, including worked examples of how degree award GPAs are calculated

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