Engineering - Electrical Power Engineering

The ME Electrical Power Engineering programme is taught by world-renowned academics from the Energy Institute (EI) at University College Dublin, which is a global research leader in energy systems integration. This professionally accredited programme addresses the challenge of transitioning towards sustainable power systems, and integrating diverse generation and demand-side technologies, while maintaining stable and economic operation. It provides strong training in various aspects of electrical engineering and enhances this through a major research project and professional work experience. If you are a mathematically strong engineering student who is interested in power system analysis and renewables integration, and you are seeking a professional career in the power system and smart grid sectors, then this programme is ideal for you. The ME programme is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognised by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.



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.



The ME programme is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognised by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.

Stage 1 Core Modules

EEEN40010 Control Theory Autumn 5

EEEN40080 Power System Operation Autumn 5

EEEN40110 Renewable Energy Systems Autumn 5

EEEN40550 Power System Dynamics and Control Autumn 5



Stage 1 Options - A)1 of:

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: In STAGE 1 (YEAR 1) Students must select ONE of the following REQUIRED MODULES relating to Professional Work Experience.

EEEN40190 ME Electrical Power Professional Work Experience (long) 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) 30

EEEN40180 ME Electrical Power Professional Work Experience (short) Summer 10



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of:

REQUIRED WITH SHORT PWE ONLY: In YEAR 1 Students, taking EEEN40180 (ME Electrical Power PWE Short) must also take the following REQUIRED MODULES.

EEEN30090 Electrical Machines Autumn 5

EEEN30070 Power System Engineering Spring 5

MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5



Stage 1 Options - C) Min 1 of:

AUTUMN OPTIONS: Students who are taking EEEN40190 ME Electrical Power PWE (LONG) must select and complete TWO OPTION MODULES (total of 10 credits) in the Autumn Trimester. Students who are taking EEEN40180 ME Electrical Power PWE (SHORT) must select and complete ONE OPTION MODULE in the Autumn Trimester.

EEEN40300 Entrepreneurship in Engineering Autumn 5

EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5

EEEN40580 Optimisation Techniques for Engineers Autumn 5

GEOL40310 Fossil fuels, carbon capture and storage Autumn 5

MEEN30100 Engineering Thermodynamics II Autumn 5

MEEN40090 Energy Systems and Climate Change Autumn 5



Stage 1 Options - D) Min 0 of:

SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE: Students who are taking EEEN Electrical Power PWE (SHORT) must select and complete 2 OPTION MODULES (total of 10 credits) in the Spring Trimester. ***Students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.

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

ECON42360 Energy Economics and Policy Spring 5

EEEN30050 Signal Processing: Theory and Applications Spring 5

MEEN30010 Applied Dynamics II Spring 5

MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5



Stage 2 Core Modules

EEEN40260 ME Electrical Project 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr) 25

EEEN40100 Power Electronics and Drives Autumn 5

EEEN40090 Power System Design Spring 5

EEEN40120 Applications of Power Electronics Spring 5



Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of:

REQUIRED WITH LONG PWE ONLY: In Stage 2 (Year 2) ALL Students who have taken EEEN40190 ME Electrical Power PWE (LONG) in Stage 1 (Year 1) must also take the following REQUIRED MODULE.

MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5



Stage 2 Options - B) Min 1 of:

ME OPTION MODULES: Select sufficient OPTION modules to ensure a balanced workload of 30 credits per Trimester, subject to constraints and academic guidance. ***Students wishing to take COMP47670 MUST select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.

ACM40290 Numerical Algorithms Autumn 5

EEEN40300 Entrepreneurship in Engineering Autumn 5

EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5

EEEN40580 Optimisation Techniques for Engineers Autumn 5

EEEN40720 Machine Learning for Engineers Autumn 5

GEOL40310 Fossil fuels, carbon capture and storage Autumn 5

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

ECON42360 Energy Economics and Policy Spring 5

MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5

An undergraduate honours degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in an Electrical or Electronic Engineering programme.



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 meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes.



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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60 credits

2 years full-time.

Delivery: On Campus

By completing the ME Electrical Power Engineering 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 ME 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.