Highlights
Tuition fee
28000 EUR / year
8000 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
28000 EUR / year
8000 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
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Start date
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Start date
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Campus location
Cork, Ireland
Campus location
Cork, Ireland
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering course at University College Cork drives many of the technological advances that we see in our fast-changing world, from smart grids and robotics to smartphones and the internet of things. It is an exciting and challenging career choice, characterised by constant personal development, innovation, and invention.

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Overview

The Electrical and Electronic Engineering course at University College Cork  will help you to develop advanced engineering skills and introduce you to key innovations in this field. As part of this degree, you will carry out a substantial research project. There is also the opportunity to apply for a paid summer industrial placement.

Careers Information

Our MEngSc graduates hold leadership positions in some of the top employers both in Ireland and internationally. Our graduates will have a competitive advantage in the jobs market by virtue of the cutting edge expertise obtained through their research project and the advanced and specialised coursework in Electrical and Electronic Engineering – particularly in areas which are now in high demand, such as machine learning, smart grids, embedded systems, and the internet of things.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Engineering Machine Learning Solutions
  • Electrical Power Systems
  • Mobile and Cellular Communications
  • Design of Digital Integrated Circuits
  • Industrial Automation and Control
  • Design of Cyber-Physical Systems
  • Photonic Signals and Systems Application
  • Statistical Data Analytics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
  • Rolling deadline. Open until all places have been filled or no later than 15 June (for NON-EU students). Early application is advised.

Language

English
Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
63
OTE
140
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cork, Ireland

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test
120
TOEFL® IBT
OR
90
PTE Academic
63
OTE
140
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Candidates must have a BE (Hons) Degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering, or equivalent engineering qualification, with a minimum Second Class Honours Grade I (NFQ Level 8)
  • Candidates from Grandes Écoles Colleges are also eligible to apply if they are studying a cognate discipline in an ENSEA or EFREI Graduate School and are eligible to enter the final year (M2) of their programme.
  • Candidates must be approved by the MEngSc (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) course team and/or the Director of the MEngSc (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Programme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    28000 EUR / year
    ≈ 28000 EUR / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    8000 EUR / year
    ≈ 8000 EUR / year

Living costs

Cork

Ireland
860 - 1400 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
1500 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Dr Elmer Morrissey Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
30 Jan 2027
Amber Scholarship For September Intake

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Anytime
AUFIN Global Impact Scholarship
Merit-based

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AUFIN Education & Scholarship
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 EUR
Deadline
12 Mar 2027
Government Of Ireland Scholarships

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Government Of Ireland
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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