US900 · Level 8 · 4 years

Electrical Engineering

Technological University of the Shannon - Midwest · Munster

2026 Round 1 points

358

Up 18 points since 2023 (340).

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About this course

A BEng in Limerick on the design, control and use of electrical energy. It is nationally accredited and internationally recognised.

How long
4 years
What you study
You start with electrical installation, electrical technology, maths and industrial control. Later modules cover electrical principles, PLCs and SCADA, machines and power distribution, energy storage, protection systems and power quality. There are practical labs and project work, and options include renewables and robotics.
Placement and abroad
There is a work placement in Year 3.
Where it can lead
Careers include power systems operation and protection, and maintenance and commissioning of control and automation systems, and many graduates are offered jobs before graduating.
Who it suits
Suits students who like electricity, practical lab work and problem solving.

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About Engineering and engineering trades

Mechanical, biomedical, and civil engineering fields

Engineering degrees focus on solving real-world problems and innovating solutions across various industries, such as construction, manufacturing, technology, and energy. E.g. Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026358Published after the final round
2025 348348422
2024 347347413
2023 340340398

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

  • Danish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F3
  • Dutch: Higher H7 or Ordinary O4

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

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