GY413 · Level 8 · 4 years (BEng), 5 years with the integrated MEng

Energy Systems Engineering

University of Galway · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

543

Up 23 points since 2023 (520).

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About this course

An engineering degree about producing, storing and using energy more sustainably. It is an integrated five year programme accredited by Engineers Ireland.

How long
4 years (BEng), 5 years with the integrated MEng
What you study
First year covers engineering maths, physics, chemistry, computing and design. Later years cover thermodynamics, power electronics, energy in buildings, combustion, power systems and programming. It includes topics like zero carbon energy, hydrogen and smart grids, with projects linked to industry and the community.
Placement and abroad
The degree includes a paid work placement, and selected students can spend a year at a partner university in Spain.
Where it can lead
Careers include power generation, smart grids, electric vehicle charging, green hydrogen, zero carbon buildings and energy supply management, with employers such as ESB, EirGrid and Kingspan.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and want to work on clean energy and climate solutions.

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Mechanical, biomedical, and civil engineering fields

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Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026543Published after the final round
2025 520520531
2024 516516522
2023 520520521

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: Higher H4
  • Lab Science or Tech or CS: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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