TA 223 - Honours Bachelor of Science - Energy Systems Engineering
About the Course
CAO Code: TA223 - Honours Bachelor of Science - Energy Systems Engineering
Honours Bachelor Degree - Energy System Enginering
Length of Course: 4 years
Mature Students Welcome - Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Research opportunities at Post Graduate Level: Masters and PhD
The Honours BSc in Energy Systems Engineering, which is a 4 year programme, will prepared graduates for a career in areas such as sustainable energy sytems design and planning, energy economics and policy planning, energy management and efficiency auditing, and the environmental and social impact of energy systems and their use.
Energy consumption and environmental sustainability are the two most pressing global challenges mankind has to solve. The solutions must be found if we are to continue to live our lives in a world that meets the needs of people in both developing and developed countries. Visit the School of Engineering Website
Governments have recognised the urgency of the challenges and have been developing legislation and policies to try to balance the need for economic growth with a need to protect the environment. These drivers are creating new, important and exciting opportunities for people to develop careers in the energy and environmental fields. This course is a direct response to the need to produce innovative graduates with qualifications in the energy field in particular. Careers in the fields of Renewable Energy and Energy Optimisation are rapidly developing to offer graduates financially and professionally rewarding jobs on a global basis.
To reflect the global nature of the challenge, and indeed the careers, the course offers the opportunity for students to study abroad in partner Institutes in Upper Austria or in the Vendee in France during the fifth semester. So while furthering your studies you could experience the cultures and social life of these two regions, for example, by skiing or snowboarding in Austria or wind surfing in France. English is the language of tuition on both exchanges. This course prepares students to work in the energy field by exposing them to the fundamental concepts of energy sources, generation, distribution, consumption and optimisation. Building on these fundamentals students study more specialised topics such as Green Technologies where wind, wave, solar and geothermal energies are harnessed as an alternative to fossil fuel technologies.
In addition to energy technologies you will study national and international energy markets and how they relate to energy production, consumption and optimisation. This course will also prepare you to work in a variety of settings across the emerging energy industry either as an individual or as a member of a team.
What do I Need?
Leaving Certificate Requirements for Honours Bachelor Degree:
Leaving Certificate with minimum of Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects, a minimum of Grade C3 (Ordinary Level) Mathematics and at least Grade D3 (Ordinary Level) in three other subjects in the Leaving Certificate which must include English.
Recent Minimum CAO Points: 305
Career Opportunities
Ireland's energy sector now ranks alongside pharmaceuticals and information technology as one of the key growth sectors of the Irish economy, with growth being driven by organisations themselves as they seek innovative solutions to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and security of supply. The Honours Bachelor of Science graduates will have valuable practical skills in energy system design, energy auditing and methods of implementing energy efficient practices in a variety of settings. Graduates will also be equipped to communicate effectively with a diversity of people such as liaison with government departments, system installers and energy technology manufacturers as well being able to disseminate information to customers with little or no knowledge about renewable energy, energy efficiecy and sustainable living. To meet the current and expected increase in jobs, graduates are needed at both the technical and professional levels with the knowledge and skills to develop, promote and implement new methods of sustainable energy production, and improve the efficiency of existing systems and appliances. Graduates from the programme can expect to gain employment with energy utilities, energy and environmental consultancies, and private companies involved in the manufacture, commissioning and installatino of energy systems.
Graduate Profiles
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Course Subjects
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
| Technicial Mathematics 1 | Technical Mathematics 3 |
| Technicial Communication & Computing | Environmental Technology |
| Design with Computers 1 | Network Management |
| Energy Science 1 | Control Systems 1 |
| Traditional Energy Sources | Power Generation |
| Global Environment | Electrical Power Systems 1 |
| Technicial Mathematics 2 | Technical Mathematics 4 |
| Design with Computers 2 | Energy & Environmental Regulation |
| Energy Science 2 | Control Systems 2 |
| Renewable Energy | Renewable Energy Systems |
| Thermal Energy Analysis | Process Heating |
| Electrical Fundamentals | Electrical Power Systems 2 |
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YEAR 3 |
YEAR 4 |
| Technicial Mathematics 5 | Technicial Mathematics 7 |
| Transport | Design |
| Financial Analysis | Financial Modelling |
| Refrigeration and HVAC | System Modelling |
| Energy Distribution Systems | Embedded Renewables |
| Project 1 | Bio-Energy Systems |
| Technical Mathematics 6 | Project 1 |
| Demand Reduction | Technical Mathematics 8 |
| Energy Audits & BER | Sustainable design |
| Energy Systems Design | Power Electronics |
| Management & Operations | Renewable Energy Analysis |
| Project 2 | Electrical Power |
| Project Management | |
| Project 2 |
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How to Apply
For further information on this course please email: engineering@ittdublin.ie
Fiona Cranley ( Head of Department - Mechanical Engineering ) + 353 1 4042503 email
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2500 / 2702 / 2515 - Fax: + 353 1 4042504
James Wright ( Head of Department - Electronic Engineering ) + 353 1 4042502 email
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2500 / 2702 / 2515 - Fax: + 353 1 4042504
Further Information
Dept of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Website
Dept of Electronic Engineering Website
Links Scheme
Any full FETAC (NCVA level 5/6 Award provided it contains three distinctions. One of which must be C20174 Maths for Engineering, C20175 Maths for Computing or C20139 Maths (or OC3 in LCE Maths).
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