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Code
SE720
Delivery
Fulltime
Cao points
🛈 188 - 601
Level
7
Campus
Cork Road
Duration
3 years
Credits
180 ECTS
Study Abroad
Yes
International Applications
Accepted
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What is Electrical Engineering?

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 1Semester 2
Fundamental Engineering MathsIntroductory Calculus
Electrical Science 1Electrical Science 2
Electronic Devices & TheoryDiscrete Active Circuits
Engineering Science 1Electrical Engineering 1
Computer Aided Electrical Engineering 1Computer Aided Electrical Engineering 2
Learning Skills / CommunicationsElectrical Workshop
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
Further Calculus & ProbabilityLinear Algebra & ODEs
Engineering Software ToolsBuilding Services
Instrumentation & MeasurementRobotics & Control
Electrical Engineering 2Electrical Machines
Security Systems DesignPower Systems
Applied Electrical Engineering ProjectElectrical Control Project
Year 3
Semester 5Semester 6
Maths Transform MethodsLinear & Fourier Analysis
Mechatronics 1Lighting & Daylight Design
Industrial ElectronicsIndustrial Automation
Electrical Services DesignSustainable Heat & Power Generation
Electrical Power EngineeringEngineering Management & Enterprise
Electrical Engineering Project 1Electrical 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:

 

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. For example,

WD004 ELE - BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering - Year 3


 

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Ms. Siobhan Wall
Lecturer in Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Tel: 51302060 [email protected]

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