Master of Science (Energy Systems Engineering)

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.  

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

For 25/26 entrants, where the course duration is greater than 1 year, there is an inflationary increase approved of 3.4% per annum for continuing years fees.

Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant – please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €4,000 towards your tuition (2025/26).  You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee.  A P1 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140.

Note to non-EU students: learn about the 24-month Stayback Visa here. 

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

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