Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class Award
Awards
BEng
Programme Code CR_EELEC_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/05/2025
Department ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Field of Study 5220 - Electrical Engineering
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A specialist knowledge of areas of electrical circuitry, electrical installations and equipment and automation systems. A knowledge of mathematics, ICT, design, business and engineering practice relevant to the electrical engineering technologist.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of electrical science, mathematics, design, ICT, business and engineering practice to the solution of common electrical engineering technology problems.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use techniques, skills and modern computer-based engineering tools and packages necessary for engineering practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to contribute to the design of a system, component or process to meet specified needs and to carry out an assessment of the safety and technical performance of the design.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to safely implement and assess solutions to common engineering technology problems in the field of electrical engineering.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings within her/his allocated responsibility, and to supervise staff in well-defined work settings. The ability to communicate effectively, using the appropriate communication tools and methods, with the engineering community and society at large.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs at the personal and professional levels and an awareness of the need for continued professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which engineering operates and the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ELEC6024 Analog Industrial Electronics MARTIN HILL 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ELEC6018 Electrical DC Principles MARTIN HILL 5 5
ELEC6003 Electrical Draughting MARTIN HILL 3 5
ELEC6005 Electrical Power Systems MARTIN HILL 5 5
MATH6014 Technological Mathematics 1 David Goulding 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ELEC6025 Digital Industrial Electronics MARTIN HILL 3 5
ELEC6019 Electrical AC Principles MARTIN HILL 3 5
ELEC6034 Electrical Applications MARTIN HILL 2 5
ELEC6001 Electrical Installation Theory MARTIN HILL 7 5
MECH6024 Industrial Services MARTIN HILL 3 5
MATH6045 Technological Maths 2 (Elec) David Goulding 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Direct entry electricians are obliged to take Maths & CAD
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ELEC6015 Electrical Circuit Analysis MARTIN HILL 4 5
ELEC6017 Electrical Planning MARTIN HILL 4 5
ELEC6027 Electrical Power Distribution MARTIN HILL 4 5
ELEC6022 Industrial Automation MARTIN HILL 4 5
MATH6041 Technological Mathematics 220 David Goulding 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
COMH6001 Build Your Own PC MARTIN HILL 4 5
INTR6022 Computing System Technology MARTIN HILL 1 5
ELEC7010 Lighting Design MARTIN HILL 3 5
INTR6007 Mathematics and CAD MARTIN HILL 2 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ELEC6016 Electrical Machines MARTIN HILL 3 5
ELEC6037 Electrical Power & Utilisation MARTIN HILL 1 5
ELEC6023 Industrial Control MARTIN HILL 3 5
ELEC6026 Industrial Motor Applications MARTIN HILL 4 5
ELEC6035 Microcontroller Applications MARTIN HILL 3 5
MATH6043 Technological Mathematics 221 David Goulding 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ELEC7026 Electr. Installation Project MARTIN HILL 2 5
ELEC7009 Electrical Eng. Management MARTIN HILL 3 5
ELEC7023 Energy System & Sustainability MARTIN HILL 3 5
ELEC7013 Power & Energy Conversion MARTIN HILL 4 5
ELEC7029 Process Automation Systems MARTIN HILL 1 5
MATH7031 Transform Methods for E.Eng David Goulding 1 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR7032 Engineering Work Placement MARTIN HILL 1 15
INTR7033 Modelling and Control MARTIN HILL 1 5
ELEC7014 Power Engineering MARTIN HILL 4 5
ELEC7024 Power Modeling and Protection MARTIN HILL 3 5