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Energy Systems Engineering (Msc)

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Course Overview

The Master of Science in Energy Systems Engineering is a new course, which is available from September 2025. It is specifically designed to suit applicants who do not have a background in energy systems engineering, but with a background in other engineering fields. It is a 12-month 90-ECTS course. It includes a variety of lectures, student labs and assignments, and a 12-month research project that is worth 30 ECTS. Every student will be assigned a project/thesis supervisor at the beginning of an academic year for their individual research project.

The programme is for graduates and experienced engineers who want to develop their engineering knowledge for a career in industry or research based on energy systems applications. Opportunities are available for mechanical, civil, energy and aerospace engineers to specialise in the dynamically evolving energy sector. The curriculum integrates fundamental energy engineering principles with practical management/implementation practices. The teaching and research activities of the programme empower students with problem solving skills addressing the real-world challenges and problems, and equip them with related knowledge set. 

This programme is offered in the €40 million Engineering Building, a14,200 square-metre modern, energy-efficient facility, and the largest School of Engineering in the country. The building is a “living laboratory”, which will provide high-tech working examples for engineering students to study.

Applications and Selections

Who Teaches this Course

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Requirements and Assessment

Some supporting documents are required according to the related requirements of the College of Science and Engineering. 

https://www.universityofgalway.ie/postgradadmissions/supportingdocuments/taughtprogrammes

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Second Class Honours (H2.1) in a Level 8 (bachelor’s or equivalent) engineering degree in a related discipline, with substantial elements of energy, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering, from a recognised university or third-level college. English Language Requirements of University of Galway apply. 

Additional Requirements

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Duration

1 Year

Next start date

September 2025

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

20

QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes

Closing Date

Please refer to the review/closing date website.

NFQ level

Mode of study

Classroom Based Learning

ECTS weighting

90

Award

CAO

Course code

Course Outline

The programme is designed to empower students with full-spectrum knowledge and engineering expertise in the field of energy systems engineering, while highlighting some cutting-edge topics such as green/sustainability energy, energy efficient technologies and the use of digital/AI techniques etc. The programme comprises four main areas: 

  • Project thesis (30 ECTS): independent research and development on relevant engineering topics, addressing the growth of energy sector and the clean/sustainable energy transition.  
  • Specialist subjects: in energy technology and related subjects, such as energy generation, energy distribution and storage, green/sustainable energy, and energy efficient technologies.   
  • Advanced technical topics: such as composite materials, modelling and simulation, waste treatment, and digital technologies. 
  • Industry leadership: such as economics and policy, life cycle analysis, management & analysis, and planning & law. 

Students must successfully complete the learning and pass related assessments in modules worth 90 ECTS. Core modules (including the project thesis module) account for 55 ECTS, and optional modules account for the rest 35 ECTS. The assessments include (such as but not limited to) written exams, assignments, small projects, and a 12-month 30 ECTS individual research project.  

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Why Choose This Course?

Career Opportunities

  1. Energy industry- design, procurement, build, testing, management and consultancy of energy systems regarding such as power generation, power transmission and distribution, energy conversion and use, energy storage and mobility, sustainability, renewable energy, and built environment energy efficiency. 
  2. Research and education- power generation, green and sustainable energies, power distribution, energy storage techniques, advanced central heating, thermal comfort and building energy management, ventilation and cooling/refrigeration, climate change and CO2 capture, environment monitor and rehabilitation, digital techniques and AI. 
  3. Authorities and governing bodies.  

Who’s Suited to This Course

Learning Outcomes

Transferable Skills Employers Value

Project management, policy and law, research methods, research integrity and ethics, life cycle analysis, sustainability, teamwork spirit, communication, financial management, IT and AI, environment.  

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€

Fees: Tuition

€

Fees: Student levy

€

Fees: Non EU

€

Find out More

Programme Director
Dr. Mingming Tong 
E: Mingming.tong@universityofgalway.ie 

 

Energy Systems Engineering Administration 
Ms. Christina Mulgannon  
E: energyeng@universityofgalway.ie