Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering program at the University of Limerick (UL) is a four-year program that prepares students for careers in the design, development, and application of electrical systems and equipment. The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Circuit theory
• Electronics
• Electrical machines
• Power systems
• Control systems
• Signal processing
• Telecommunications

Students also have the opportunity to specialize in one area of electrical engineering, such as:

• Power electronics
• Renewable energy
• Microelectronics
• Communications engineering

The Electrical Engineering program at UL is accredited by Engineers Ireland, which means that graduates are eligible to become chartered engineers. The program is also recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States, which means that graduates may be eligible to apply for engineering licensure in the US.

Here are some of the key features of the program:

• A strong focus on practical engineering skills, with students gaining hands-on experience in laboratory and design projects.
• A team-based approach to learning, with students working on projects together to develop their problem-solving and communication skills.
• A wide range of elective modules in areas such as emerging technologies, engineering management, and sustainable engineering.
• Opportunities for students to participate in international exchanges and internships.

The programme can be undertaken as either a four-year (Bachelor of Engineering, BE) degree programme or a five-year (Master of Engineering, ME) degree programme. All students would initially enter the BE degree programme route, and can either graduate with a BE degree at the end of the fourth year of study or have the option to continue into the fifth year Masters degree by transferring into the ME degree programme at the end of the fourth year rather than graduating with a BE degree.