MT845 · Level 8 · 4 years

Electrical Engineering

Munster Technological University - Cork · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

392

Up 13 points since 2023 (379).

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About this course

An electrical engineering degree in Cork about power systems, renewable energy and automation. It has a strong focus on applications and projects. It is accredited for Associate Engineer eligibility by Engineers Ireland.

How long
4 years
What you study
You study electrical energy systems including renewables, control systems, maths and computing, plus plant automation, electrical machines and drives, and industrial management. In first year there is about 12 hours of classes and 12 hours of lab each week, using take-home lab kits. In final year you complete a project on a real technical problem.
Placement and abroad
Work placement is in year 3, from January to September, with a minimum of 15 weeks and most students doing 34 weeks.
Where it can lead
Graduates work in energy generation and distribution, building and industrial electrical services, consultancy and automation. Postgraduate study includes MEng by research and PhD.
Who it suits
Suits students who like maths and physics and want to work on power, renewable energy and electrical systems.

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Points history

2023379202436120253802026392

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026392Published after the final round
2025 380380435
2024 361361409
2023 379379430

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 or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • Mathematics: 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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