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Bachelor/Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Careers

This degree equips you to shape smart grids, renewable power, and Ireland’s clean‑energy transition.

Key information

CAO points 2026 477
NFQ Level NFQ Level 8
Duration Four or five years
Attendance Full-time
Course code LM126

Employability skills from this degree

Future graduates of the BE/ME Electrical Engineering programme are expected to be in high demand as we transition to a more sustainable energy system. will prepare you for a wide range of potential careers across this sector. You might go to work in power generation, distribution, energy storage or energy management. 

We also anticipate major sources of employment in the mid-west region in line with the ambition to make the Shannon Estuary a hub for harnessing the potential of offshore wind generated electricity. Such major industrial projects such as the production of green hydrogen or sustainable aviation fuels will also require electrical engineering graduates.  

Engineers often move quickly into senior management and consultancy positions, using their analytical approach to project management and problem-solving. There are also worldwide opportunities for advanced study and research, and graduates can diversify into many other areas such as business, medicine and law. 

The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) programmes in UL are accredited by Engineers Ireland (EI). This is an internationally recognised professional engineering accreditation. We plan for the new BE/ME in Electrical Engineering to become accredited once students have graduated from the programme, in accordance with Engineers Ireland rules. 

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