Key Facts

Entry requirements

Minimum Grade Higher C3 in two subjects and Passes in four other subjects at Higher or Ordinary Level in the Leaving Certificate including: Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science) or Technology and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.

Additional requirements

Minimum Grade C3 in the Higher Level Leaving Certificate paper in Mathematics or alternatively obtain a pass in the Special Engineering Entrance Examination in Mathematics (held in the University).

For A-Levels: A minimum of Grade C in Mathematics is required.

Duration: 1 year (Students then transfer into a denominated programme)
Average Intake: 100
Entry Points (2011): 400
A Level Grades (2011): AAA (A-Levels)
Next Start Date: September 2012

Course Overview

Engineering is a wide area, covering such fields as civil, mechanics, electronics and computer technoology. This course offers you the option of studying engineering in a general way for a year before going on to specialise in your chosen field in year two. It has been designed to help you make your choice about what professional engineering qualification you wish to study for by giving you a year to study the basic concepts and fundamentals of engineering.

Therefore, it will help you to make an informed choice about what you wish to specialise in by enabling you to find out where your aptitude and interests lie.

Undenominated Engineering will always stand to students as a foundation course. On successful completion of their first year exams, they will be able to transfer to the second year of one of the programmes listed below.

Course Outline

Year 1

Year 2
Choose to follow one of the following denominated programmes:

• Civil Engineering
• Energy Systems Engineering
• Project & Construction Management
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Electronic and Computer Engineering
• Engineering Innovation – Electronic
• Sports and Exercise Engineering
• Computer Science and Information Technology

Year 3: Follow chosen course of Engineering
Year 4: Follow chosen course of Engineering

Timetables

Career Opportunities

Depending on students' choice of engineering discipline, there is a wide range of career opportunities for engineers, in industry, universities, hospitals, medical institutes, government regulatory agencies, research, software companies, financial services, and much more.

Further Education

Honours graduates can pursue higher degrees in a wide range of related disciplines.

Find Out More

The College of Engineering and Informatics
T 353 (0)91 524 411
F 353 (0)91 750 558
E engineeringandinformatics@nuigalway.ie
www.nuigalway.ie/engineeringandinformatics

Industry Quotes

“We have always found the calibre of graduates from NUI Galway to be of the highest standard – well prepared, bright, enthusiastic, motivated and eager to prove their ability in their new environment. NUI Galway graduates add value for us, with their high level of competence in a range of skills suitable for work in several civil engineering fields, including Environment, Flooding, Roads, Structures and Water.”

Sean Gannon, Chairman of the Board, Ryan Hanley Consulting Engineers

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BEng (Undenominated) Brochure

Course Brochure