Electrical Engineering is primarily concerned with the generation, transmission and distribution of Electrical power, the design and development of electrical machines and equipment and the specification of electrical service plans for industrial buildings and facilities.
There is also a major emphasis on ensuring that 70% of Irelands electricity demand is met by renewable energy sources such as wind , solar and hydro by 2030. Electrical Engineers work on the development of a smart electrical grid to allow for the effective utilisation of renewable energies
What is the BEng in Electrical Engineering?
This course is a three year level 7 degree in Electrical Engineering. The course is designed to fully equip the students with the skills required to function as an engineering technician in the areas of electrical services, control, automation, energy production, renewable technologies and energy policy and legislation.
The first year of the course is designed to introduce the students to the fundamentals of maths, engineering science and technology that underpin the study of engineering. It will equip students with the knowledge required to undertake a more specific study of engineering in relation to electrical engineering in years two and three.
BEng in Electrical Engineering special features/placement
Students will undertake a number of project modules, which will be industry supported and driven and will prepare the student for working as part of an engineering team in industry.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Fundamental Engineering Maths
Introductory Calculus
Electrical Science 1
Electrical Science 2
Electronic Devices & Theory
Discrete Active Circuits
Engineering Science 1
Electrical Engineering 1
Computer Aided Electrical Engineering 1
Computer Aided Electrical Engineering 2
Learning Skills / Communications
Electrical Workshop
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Further Calculus & Probability
Linear Algebra & ODEs
Engineering Software Tools
Building Services
Instrumentation & Measurement
Robotics & Control
Electrical Engineering 2
Electrical Machines
Security Systems Design
Power Systems
Applied Electrical Engineering Project
Electrical Control Project
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Maths Transform Methods
Linear & Fourier Analysis
Mechatronics 1
Lighting & Daylight Design
Industrial Electronics
Industrial Automation
Electrical Services Design
Sustainable Heat & Power Generation
Electrical Power Engineering
Engineering Management & Enterprise
Electrical Engineering Project 1
Electrical Engineering Project 2
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BEng in Electrical Engineering
5 subjects: O6/H7 English or Irish: O6/H7 Mathematics: O6/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BEng in Electrical Engineering:
Students who complete this level 7 degree programme can choose either to graduate after three years or progress on to a related level 8 degree.
Graduates from the BEng in Electrical Engineering may find employment in fields such as:
Pharmaceutical Industry
Medical Technology
Manufacturing Engineering
Power Generation
Renewable Energies
Electrical Contracting
Filing roles such as:
Electrical Technician
Maintenance Technician
Field Service Engineer
Electrical Services Engineer
Follow on Study BEng in Electrical Engineering graduates:
Transfers are possible onto other courses subject to pre-requisite modules and material covered, within SETU Waterford or other education institutions.
Graduates from the BEng in Electrical Engineering may find employment in fields such as:
Pharmaceutical Industry
Medical Technology
Manufacturing Engineering
Power Generation
Renewable Energies
Electrical Contracting
Filing roles such as:
Electrical Technician
Maintenance Technician
Field Service Engineer
Electrical Services Engineer
Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges.
