Master of Science (Energy Systems Engineering)

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, a 14,200 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.

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.

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.