Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor and Masters of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Dual (Conjoint) Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
26,000
(c. USD30,022.98)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Electrical and Electronic Engineering focuses on creating technologies to meet future demands in fields like communication, power systems, transportation, healthcare, and entertainment. Professionals in this field drive innovations in medical devices, mobile technology, wireless networks, power grids, sustainable energy, electric cars, online commerce, and IoT solutions. This degree equips students with comprehensive skills for designing electrical and electronic components and systems, blending theoretical coursework with hands-on individual and group projects where students create cutting-edge technologies. The program establishes a strong technical foundation for launching an engineering career while developing essential skills for continuous professional growth. Through a mix of lectures, lab sessions, and practical projects, graduates gain the expertise to create innovative solutions across various industries. The curriculum covers the development of components, circuits, and systems found in advanced technological products, making it ideal for students fascinated by how technology functions and those interested in electrical or electronic systems. Those with a passion for science, especially physics, often find this program particularly engaging.
Career Prospects
Program graduates are highly sought after in diverse sectors such as automotive electronics, semiconductor technology, power engineering, green energy, industrial automation, healthcare technology, and telecommunications.
Electrical & Electronic engineers pursue careers in product design, field testing, technical applications, consulting services, and project leadership.
This program develops your ability to engineer smarter, more efficient, interconnected, and secure electrical and electronic solutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e., Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science or Computer Science) or Technology, and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional requirements: Minimum H4 in Mathematics or, alternatively, obtain a pass in the
Engineering Maths Qualifying Exam (held
in the University).
Additional Requirements
Students must obtain a minimum of Grade H4 in the Higher Level Leaving Certificate paper in Mathematics or, alternatively places available (which may vary in number year to year) may be allocated to those candidates who have achieved the points requirement for the programme that year, who satisfy the general requirements for Matriculation in the College of Engineering and Informatics and who attain a Pass in the Engineering Maths Qualifying Examination. The places available will be allocated in strict order of merit based points attained in the Leaving Certificate. Due to capacity constraints, not all candidates who achieve a pass in the examination may receive an offer.
For A -Levels: A minimum of Grade C in Mathematics is required.
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
26,000