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 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
2 - The ability to identify, formulate, model, analyse and solve power system engineering problems
3 - The ability to design and analyse electrical networks, power system components and power electronic systems to meet specified needs
4 - The ability to design and conduct experiments and to conduct guided research, or advanced technical activities
5 - 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
6 - The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning
7 - The ability to communicate effectively on specialised engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large

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

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 4 Core Modules
EEEN30220	Prof Eng Project (Electrical)	2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)	15
EEEN40010	Control Theory	Autumn	5
EEEN40080	Power System Operation	Autumn	5
EEEN40100	Power Electronics and Drives	Autumn	5
EEEN40090	Power System Design	Spring	5
EEEN40120	Applications of Power Electronics	Spring	5
MEEN40430	Professional Engineering (Management)	Spring	5
Stage 4 Core Modules
Stage 4 Options - A)3 OF: Select three Option Modules from across the Autumn and Spring Trimesters to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.***Engineering students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering.
EEEN40110	Renewable Energy Systems	Autumn	5
EEEN40300	Entrepreneurship in Engineering	Autumn	5
EEEN40310	Power Electronics Technology	Autumn	5
EEEN40550	Power System Dynamics and Control	Autumn	5
EEEN40580	Optimisation Techniques for Engineers	Autumn	5
COMP47670	Data Science in Python (MD)	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
ECON42360	Energy Economics and Policy	Spring	5
Stage 4 Options - A)3 OF: Select three Option Modules from across the Autumn and Spring Trimesters to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester.***Engineering students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
BHENG001	Stage 4 - 70.00% Stage 3 - 30.00%	Standard Honours Award	First Class Honours	3.68	4.20
			Second Class Honours, Grade 1	3.08	3.67
			Second Class Honours, Grade 2	2.48	3.07
			Pass	2.00	2.47