Engineering - Electrical & Electronic Engineering

The Master of Engineering (ME) at University of Galway is part of an integrated 4+1 pathway (Bachelor + Master), meeting European Framework Standards for engineering accreditation. Completing this Level 9 programme as part of the accredited 4+1 route allows you to meet the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status upon graduation.



The ME is a one-year, 60 ECTS course. It is open to graduates with an honours degree in a related Engineering discipline who wish to study advanced topics and deepen their expertise. Applicants using the ME towards CEng should note that accreditation is based on the combined Level 8 + Level 9 study, not the Master’s year alone.

Year 1 (60 Credits)

Optional CE463: Computational Methods in Energy Systems Engineering - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional CT561: Systems Modelling and Simulation - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE502: Bioinstrumentation Design - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional EE5126: UX Design for Wearable Electronics - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE5116: Mobile Device Technologies - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE4101: Mobile Networks: Architecture and Services - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE445: Digital Signal Processing - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE4104: Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE551: Embedded Image Processing - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE5110: Sensing and Perception for Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE5103: Digital Control Systems for Automation and Robotics (Level 9) - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional AY872: Financial Management I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional ME521: Research Methods for Engineers - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional ME432: Technology Innovation & Entrepreneurship - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional IE446: Project Management - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional IE450: Lean Systems - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional CT511: Databases - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional ME4105: Safety Engineering - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional BSS2103: Introduction to Sustainability 1 - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Required EE550: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project/Thesis - 20 Credits - Semester 1

Optional CT549: SmartGrid - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional EE5127: Internet of Things Systems Design - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EE448: Power Electronics - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional EE5104: Embedded Machine Vision - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional EE5108: Digital Twins for Robotics - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional EE5109: Robotic Control, Navigation and Locomotion - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional EE5107: Signal Processing and Machine Learning for Digital Health - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional EE5105: Applied Circuit Design for Medical Electronics - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional ME572: Human Reliability - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Optional SS2104: Introduction to Sustainability 2 - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Entry to the programme is open to individual who have Second Class Honours, Grade 2 in a Level 8 degree in a related discipline from a recognised third level college.



Academic entry requirements standardised per country are available here. 



English Language Entry Requirements



For applicants whose first language is not English, an English language proficiency of IELTS score of 6.5 is required (with no less than 6.5 in Writing and no less than 6.0 in any other band) or equivalent. 

9 months, full-time.

Next start date: September 2026

Graduates of this programme are highly sought after across a wide range of industries, including:



Automotive electronics

Microelectronics

Electrical engineering

Renewable energy

Automation

Medical devices

Telecommunications

Electrical and Electronic engineers can work in diverse roles such as:



Product design and development

Field testing

Applications engineering

Electrical consultancy

Project management

This programme equips you with the skills and experience to succeed in these dynamic and growing sectors.