Electrical Power Networks

The programme is taught by world renowned academics with a strong track record in power systems and energy research. Teaching is underpinned and supported by the research agenda of the UCD Energy Institute which is working towards a net zero carbon future. The programme will provide you with advanced training in various aspects of electrical engineering and equip you with the skills required to pursue a career in the rapidly evolving power system and smart grid sectors. If you are a mathematically strong engineering student who is interested in being part of the transition to a more sustainable future and you are seeking a professional career in the power system and smart grid sectors, then this programme is ideal for you.



Delivered by a highly research-active School composed of many internationally high-profile academics, including five IEEE Fellows. This programme is also taught by academics from the world-leading Energy Institute for the integration of renewables into power systems and energy systems.

Stage 1 Core Modules

EEEN40010 Control Theory Autumn 5

EEEN40080 Power System Operation Autumn 5

EEEN40550 Power System Dynamics and Control Autumn 5

EEEN40580 Optimisation Techniques for Engineers Autumn 5

EEEN40090 Power System Design Spring 5

EEEN40120 Applications of Power Electronics Spring 5

EEEN40700 MEngSc Electrical Project Summer 30



Stage 1 Options - A)6 of:

OPTION MODULES: All students take 30 credits of Option Modules (6 x 5cr). Students should choose 10 credits of Option Modules in Autumn (2 modules from 4 available) and 20 credits in Spring (4 modules from 5 available). Students should aim for a balanced workload of 30 credits per trimester. Students must consult with the Programme Director and Module Co-ordinator(s) to ensure that they satisfy prior learning requirements for their chosen module(s) and may not have taken module(s) with similar content previously.

ACM40290 Numerical Algorithms Autumn 5

EEEN40100 Power Electronics and Drives Autumn 5

EEEN40110 Renewable Energy Systems Autumn 5

EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5

EEEN40720 Machine Learning for Engineers Autumn 5

COMP47670 Data Science in Python (MD) Autumn and Spring (separate) 5

ECON42360 Energy Economics and Policy Spring 5

EEEN30150 Modelling and Simulation Spring 5

MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5

MEEN40670 Technical Communication Spring 5

- A 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum upper second class honours (NFQ level 8) or international equivalent in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, power systems, power electronics, and energy-related subjects. Applicants should have studied: Power System Analysis, Electrical Machines, Power Electronics

- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

- Students who do not meet the IELTS requirement may wish to consider taking the Pre-Sessional or Pre-Masters Pathway. Full details https://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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1 year full-time.

Delivery: On Campus

T378 MEngSc in Electrical Power Networks Master of Engineering Science Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught

By completing the MEngSc Electrical Power Networks programme, you will become a graduate with power systems expertise, whose rare skills will be attractive to a wide variety of technical and managerial roles in the electrical utility and smart grid sectors on an international scale, e.g. ABB, Alstom, EDF, EirGrid, EPRI, ESB, GE, NREL, Siemens.



The MEngSc programme also provides an excellent starting point for those aiming for a PhD programme and a research career within a university or specialised research institution.