Program Overview
Electrical Engineering – BEng
Course Overview
This programme is designed to produce graduates with a detailed knowledge of Electrical, Control & Automation Engineering and the skills necessary to identify, formulate, and solve industrial electrical & automation engineering problems. The Electrical Engineer is required to lead fault-finding and trouble-shooting of complex electrical and control equipment and to work with colleagues to achieve project success on time and within the resources available.
This programme provides a broad foundation in electrical and automation engineering through combined classroom and laboratory work and prepares the student for entering the profession of electrical and automation engineering as well as for further study at graduate level. The curriculum is built around a strong basic core of mathematics, engineering science, controls and electrical engineering topics.
The opportunities also exist for students to work in industry with placement on Year 3 of the programme. This programme includes practical learning in well-equipped modern laboratories building the practical aptitude of the learners and introducing them to key relevant technologies and knowledge necessary for employment in the electrical and automation sector. The department maintains close links with local industries and consequently many of our graduates are offered employment even before graduation.
Direct entry to Year 2 is possible for suitably qualified Electricians seeking to upgrade their skills and qualifications in order to transfer to jobs in the industrial sector.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
- A minimum of 4 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including English/Irish plus a minimum of O5 in Mathematics.
Mature Applicants
- Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
International Applicants
- International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.
Level 6 Craft Certificate (Trade) such as Fitting or Toolmaking, or National/Higher Certificate
- Candidates who hold a Senior Trade Certificate and/or National Craft Certificate or holders of a National/Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Engineering or Technology may be considered for admission to Year 2 of this programme subject to a satisfactory interview.
Course Modules
Year 1
- Electrical Installation 1 (Credits: 10)
- Electrical Technology 1 (Credits: 10)
- Electrical Theory for Installation (Credits: 5)
- Engineering Mathematics 1 (Credits: 10)
- Engineering Science (Credits: 5)
- Introduction to Electronics 1 (Credits: 5)
- Introduction to Energy Systems (Credits: 10)
- Project 1 (Credits: 5)
Year 2
- Cisco IP Networking and Scripting (Credits: 10)
- Electrical & Instrumentation Drawing (Credits: 5)
- Electrical Installation 2 (Credits: 10)
- Electrical Principles 2 (Credits: 10)
- Engineering Mathematics 2 (Credits: 10)
- Equipment Control Systems (Credits: 10)
- Project 2 (Credits: 5)
Year 3
- Advanced PLCs, HMI & SCADA (Credits: 10)
- Electrical Machines & Power Distribution (Credits: 10)
- Electrical Planning, Layout & Testing (Credits: 10)
- Industrial Maintenance and Energy Efficiency (Credits: 5)
- Mathematics for Electrical Engineers (Credits: 10)
- Process Instrumentation & Calibration (Credits: 5)
- Work Placement (Credits: 10)
Career Opportunities
- Electrical Engineer
- Generation, distribution & control of electrical energy
- Providing automation solutions
- Validation & commissioning at regulated sites
Further Study
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering.
