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.



Who should apply?

Full Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Stage 1 Core



Control TheoryEEEN40010

Power System Operation EEEN40080

Renewable Energy Systems EEEN40110

Power System Dynamics and Control EEEN40550



Stage 1 - Option

Networks and Internet Systems COMP30040

Data Science in Python (MD) COMP47670

Energy Economics and Policy ECON42360

Signal Processing: Theory and Applications EEEN30050

Power System Engineering EEEN30070

Electrical Machines EEEN30090

ME Electrical Power Professional Work Experience (short) EEEN40180

ME Electrical Power Professional Work Experience (long) EEEN40190

Entrepreneurship in Engineering EEEN40300

Power Electronics Technology EEEN40310

Optimisation Techniques for Engineers EEEN40580

Fossil fuels, carbon capture and storage GEOL40310

Applied Dynamics IIMEEN30010

Engineering Thermodynamics I IMEEN30100

Energy Systems and Climate Change MEEN40090

Professional Engineering (Management) MEEN40430



Stage 2 Core

Power System Design EEEN40090

Power Electronics and Drives EEEN40100

Applications of Power Electronics EEEN40120

ME Electrical Project EEEN40260



Stage 2 Options

Numerical Algorithms ACM40290

Data Science in Python (MD)COMP47670

Energy Economics and Policy ECON42360

Entrepreneurship in Engineering EEEN40300

Power Electronics Technology EEEN40310

Optimisation Techniques for Engineers EEEN40580

Fossil fuels, carbon capture and storage GEOL40310

Professional Engineering (Management) MEEN40430

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

How to Apply?



The following entry routes are available:



ME Electrical Power Engineering (T335)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

60 credits

2 years full-time.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

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.