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Department of Electrical &
Electronic Engineering
LC275
Code: LC275
Programme Level: 8
CAO Points 2016: New Programme
Duration: 4 Years
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick
New Programme
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 2 H5
& 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving
Certificate subjects, including English or
Irish and a minimum of a grade O4 in
Ordinary Level Mathematics.
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants & Mature
Applicants: Refer to section ‘Entry
Requirements’ for further information.
Non-CAO applicants holding a suitable Craft
Certificate or Level 6 Higher Certificate may
qualify for advanced entry to Year 2 or 3.
Those with a suitable Level 7 qualification
may qualify for advanced entry to Year 3 or 4.
Applicants should apply directly to LIT for
consideration for advanced entry.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Tel: 061 293262/293263
Email: electrical-level8@lit.ie
Web: www.lit.ie/Courses/LC275
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Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
What is the programme about?
Electrical engineering is a diversified and challenging profession concerned with the design, development and
control of electrical energy and equipment upon which our technological society so largely depends. Electrical
engineers utilize their knowledge of devices and systems design in a multitude of areas. These include
generation, transmission, distribution, control and usage of electrical energy in a safe, economic and
sustainable way.
This programme provides a broad foundation in electrical and automation engineering through combined
classroom and laboratory work and prepares the student for entering the profession of electrical and
automation engineering as well as for further study at graduate level. This programme is designed to prepare
graduates for positions in design, development, research applications, maintenance and operation in the fields
of electrical energy systems, power systems, control and automation. The curriculum is built around a strong
basic core of mathematics, engineering science, controls and electrical engineering topics.
This programme allows student to work in industry with placement on Year 3 of the programme. This
programme includes practical and project-based learning in well-equipped modern laboratories and builds the
practical aptitude of the learners. It introduces them to key relevant technologies and the knowledge necessary
for employment in the electrical and automation sectors. The department maintains close links with local
industries and consequently many of our graduates are offered employment even before graduation.
Who is the programme suited to?
This programme is designed for persons requiring advanced knowledge in the areas of Advanced Control and
Automation Systems, Energy Management, Electrical Power Systems and Power Quality. It has a broad-based
curriculum with strong practical content.
Modules
Year 1: Electrical Technology 1, Electrical Installation 1, Electrical Theory for Installation, Electronics 1,
Engineering Mathematics 1, Introduction to Energy Systems, Engineering Science, Project 1.
Year 2: Electrical Principles 2, Electrical Installation 2, Electrical and Instrumentation Drawing (CAD),
Equipment Control Systems, Cisco IP Networking & Scripting, Engineering Mathematics 2, Project 2.
Year 3: This year is divided into two semesters. Semester 1 is a 20 week semester. Semester 2 is a 10 week work
based project/placement. Semester 1: Electrical Machines & Power Distribution, Electrical Planning, Layout
& Testing, Advanced PLCs, HMI & SCADA, Process Instrumentation & Calibration, Mathematics for Electrical
Engineers, Industrial Maintenance & Energy Efficiency. Semester 2: Final year Project or Work placement.
Year 4: This year is divided into two semesters with electives offered in each semester.
Semester 1: Electrical Power Systems 1, Energy Storage & Power Quality, Advanced Plant Automation,
CISCO Networking, Statistical Process Control, Energy Management Systems & Conservation (E), Batch,
Historian & SQL (E), Final Year Project. Semester 2: Electrical Power Systems 2, Advanced SCADA &
Industrial Networks, Applied Statistical Analysis, Power Conversion Systems & Modelling (E), Computer
System Validation (E), Final Year Project.
What can I do after the programme?
Career opportunities exist in the areas of: Advanced Control/Automation Systems, Energy Management,
Electrical Power Systems, Power Quality and other related fields.
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2018/2019