Program Overview

Providing electrical power in a modern economy is about generation, distribution and usage in a safe, economic and sustainable way. Fossil fuel energy now combines with solar, wind and tidal energy to create “embedded” generation which needs a “smart grid” to automatically switch users and suppliers in and out while maintaining the quality of the supply. MTU Cork’s Electrical Engineering course is designed to equip engineers for this environment.

The course addresses the key areas of electrical energy systems; control systems; automation engineering; and the control of electrical machines and drives, together, with the relevant mathematics and industrial engineering and management. The programme produces graduates who possess a thorough knowledge of scientific principles, technical and personal skills that allow them to continue their professional development in their careers. The general fields of study are Renewable Generation, Transmission and Distribution, Plant Automation, Motor Control, Power Systems Planning, and Industrial Management and Services. The syllabus is designed to prepare graduates for work in electrical power and automation systems. The high academic standard of the course is complemented by a strong emphasis on applications and project work. State-of-the-art lab equipment and software prepares graduates for the work environment. Class work is supplemented by field trips to major employers within the greater locality.

Course Content

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MATH6014	Technological Mathematics 1
ELEC6018	Electrical DC Principles
ELEC6024	Analog Industrial Electronics
ELEC6005	Electrical Power Systems
ELEC6003	Electrical Draughting
CMOD6001	Creativity Innovation&Teamwork

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MATH6045	Technological Maths 2 (Elec)
ELEC6028	Alternating Current Principles
ELEC6025	Digital Industrial Electronics
ELEC6001	Electrical Installation Theory
MECH6024	Industrial Services

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ELEC6034	Electrical Applications
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MATH6041	Technological Mathematics 220
ELEC6015	Electrical Circuit Analysis
ELEC6022	Industrial Automation
ELEC6027	Electrical Power Distribution
ELEC6017	Electrical Planning

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
ELEC7010	Lighting Design
INTR6007	Mathematics and CAD
COMH6001	Build Your Own PC
INTR6022	Computing System Technology
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MATH6043	Technological Mathematics 221
ELEC6035	Microcontroller Applications
ELEC6023	Industrial Control
ELEC6026	Industrial Motor Applications
ELEC6016	Electrical Machines
ELEC6037	Electrical Power & Utilisation

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MATH7031	Transform Methods for E.Eng
ELEC7029	Process Automation Systems
ELEC7013	Power & Energy Conversion
ELEC7023	Energy System & Sustainability
ELEC7009	Electrical Eng. Management
ELEC7027	Installation Project

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
INTR7031	Modelling and Control Analysis
ELEC7014	Power Engineering
ELEC7024	Power Modeling and Protection
INTR7032	Engineering Work Placement

Stage 4 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MATH8012	Maths for EPS4
INTR8033	System Design and Modelling
ELEC8014	SCADA
ELEC8001	Advanced Power Systems
ELEC8007	Electrical Switchgear
INTR8022	Eng. Project Initialisation

Stage 4 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
INTR8026	Control Engineering Design
ELEC8006	Electrical Machines and Drives
ELEC8011	Power Systems & Machines
ELEC8010	Managing Electrical Projects
INTR8023	Eng. Project Completion

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
MATH8010	Multivariable Calculus
MECH7023	Revit MEP
INTR7010	LabVIEW Visual Programming
INTR7004	Ideas, Inventions, Innovations
INTR8002	LabVIEW App Development
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Entry Requirement
For admission to a programme, standard applicants must
- score the necessary CAO points and
- meet the minimum entry requirements
- Leaving Certificate examination in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects, and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.
  
  Info re MTU Mathematics Exam only
  
  Some students who apply to MTU courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, MTU offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through a MTU Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard, and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard.
  
  Leaving Cert Subjects:
- Helpful subjects are Engineering and Physics.
IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Electrical Engineering (BEng Honours) (Level 8) may vary from - €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
Graduates are highly employable and can find work in many areas, including energy generation and distribution, building and industrial electrical services, consultancy and contract management as well as automation in modern, sustainable processes.

The significant increase in the emission of greenhouse gases from energy generation and consumption, resulting in global warming is now the biggest challenge facing humanity. Electrical engineers will contribute to addressing this challenge in the coming decades with a higher percentage of energy consumed being electrical energy generated from renewable resources. Changes including widespread use of electrical transport and heating using sustainable heat pumps will require major infrastructure investment to generate, distribute and sustainably consume this renewable electrical energy. The demand and opportunities for electrical engineers is now unprecedented.

POTENTIAL AREAS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Energy Generation/Transmission
- Building Supply/Installation/Services/Maintenance
- Consultancy/Contract Management
- Process/Automation Industry

Cost Of Studying At Munster Technological University - MTU

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Electrical Engineering (BEng Honours) (Level 8) BEng (Honours) at Munster Technological University - MTU

Program Overview

Cost Of Studying At Munster Technological University - MTU

250K+

800Cr+

5000+

Electrical Engineering (BEng Honours) (Level 8) BEng (Honours)
at Munster Technological University - MTU