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This innovative program, hosted at University of Galway's state-of-the-art Engineering Building, caters to Level 8 BE graduates seeking to enhance their engineering expertise for careers in industrial or research-focused energy systems applications. The curriculum meets the Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) accreditation standards set by Engineers Ireland. Expanding upon the foundation of the BE in Energy Systems Engineering, it offers graduates pathways to either specialize deeper or diversify their engineering knowledge.
The program takes place in a cutting-edge, €40 million Engineering Building spanning 14,200 square meters - Ireland's largest and most energy-efficient School of Engineering facility.
Career Prospects
Graduates can pursue diverse roles across design and testing, consulting, project leadership, energy systems oversight, product innovation, and facilities engineering. Demand is rising for professionals skilled in energy technologies, particularly in building energy efficiency, renewable energy solutions, power systems, smart grid development, and energy consulting. Additional opportunities exist in energy economics, policy-making, regulatory affairs, strategic planning, and energy-related legal sectors.
Second Class Honours in a Level 8 (bachelor’s or equivalent) engineering degree in a related discipline from a recognised university or third-level college, with substantial elements of energy, mechanical, electrical and/or civil engineering.
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.