Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

This programme is designed to produce graduates with a detailed knowledge of Electrical, Control & Automation Engineering and the skills necessary to identify, formulate,and solve industrial electrical & automation engineering problems. The Electrical Engineer is required to lead fault-finding and trouble-shooting of complex electrical and control equipment and to work with colleagues to achieve project success ontime and within the resources available.This programme provides a broad foundation in electrical and automation engineering through combined classroom and laboratory work and prepares the student for entering the profession of electricaland automation engineering as well as for further study at graduate level. The curriculum is built around a strong basic core of mathematics, engineering science,controls and electrical engineering topics.The opportunities also exist for students to work in industry with placement on Year 3 of the programme. This programme includes practical learning in well-equipped modern laboratories building the practical aptitude of the learners and introducing them to key relevant technologies and knowledge necessary for employment in the electrical and automation sector. The departmentmaintains close links with local industries and consequently many of our graduates are offered employment even before graduation. Direct entry to Year 2 is possible for suitably qualified Electricians seeking to upgrade their skills and qualifications in order to transfer to jobs in the industrial sector.

Faculty of Sciences, Health and Technology