Engineering - Energy Systems Engineering

The Master of Engineering (ME) at University of Galway is part of an integrated (Bachelors + Masters) 4+1 programme of study, meeting the European Framework Standards for engineering accreditation. Successfully completing this (level 9) ME course, as part of an accredited 4+1 structure, will allow you to achieve the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status upon graduation.



The ME programme on its own is a 60 ECTS one academic year course of study. Graduates with an honours degree in a cognate Engineering discipline may be eligible to take the ME. This will be of interest to graduates who wish to study more advanced topics in their core engineering discipline. Applicants wishing to use the ME programme as part of their CEng certification should be aware that professional accreditation is assessed by the Engineering Councils on the basis of the aggregate periods of study (Level 8 + Level 9), and not on the Masters year alone. Candidates need to satisfy themselves that their undergraduate (Level 8) degree meets the relevant standards.



This new programme, based at University of Galway’s new Engineering Building, is for graduates of Level 8 BE degrees who want to develop their engineering knowledge for a career in industry or research based on energy systems applications. It is designed to meet the education standard for Chartered Engineer (C.Eng.) with Engineers Ireland. It builds on the successful BE in Energy Systems Engineering, providing graduates with an opportunity to specialise further or to broaden their knowledge in engineering disciplines.

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

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

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

OptionalL W361: Planning And Law I - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EG5106: ENLIGHT Energy and Circular Economy Module - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional CT5200: Fundamentals of Python Programming - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional EOS6101: Global Change - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional E5103: Digital Control Systems for Automation and Robotics (Level 9) - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional ME5113: Advanced Wind Energy Engineering and Design - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional MG5155: Sustainability Measurement: Introduction to Life Cycle Management and Assessment - 5 Credits - Semester 1

Optional ME5115: Composite Materials - 5 Credits - Semester 1

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

Required EG5101: Advanced Energy Systems Engineering - 5 Credits - Semester 1

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

Optional EG5108: Green Hydrogen Technology, Design and Analysis - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required EC5102: Renewable Energy Economics and Policy - 10 Credits - Semester 2

Required CT549: SmartGrid - 5 Credits - Semester 2

Required EG6101: Energy Systems Engineering Project - 20 Credits - Semester 2

Entry to the ME programme is open to individuals who have Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (H2.2), in an accredited Level 8 engineering degree in a related discipline, or equivalent, from a recognised university or third-level college, with substantial elements of energy, mechanical, electrical and/or civil engineering.

9 months, full-time

Next start date: September 2026

Graduates of Energy Systems Engineering are in high demand across the global energy sector. Career paths include:



Power generation & smart grids

Green hydrogen & renewable fuels

Energy supply management

Design of energy-efficient products & processes

Design and operation of net-zero buildings

Sustainable transport & environmental protection

Consultancy, policy, and research



Our graduates are driving change in leading organisations worldwide, including ESB, EM3, Toyota, Gas Networks Ireland, EirGrid, Accenture, Kingspan, Simply Blue Energy, SSE, Deutsche Bahn, and General Electric