Engineering Work Placements

All students registering for an engineering degree at University of Galway will be enrolled on an integrated five year programme, the “BE + ME” programme to achieve a Master of Engineering (ME level 9) after five years, while also achieving a Bachelor of Engineering (BE, Level8) after four years. Upon successful completion of the five years of study graduates will have the educational qualifications required for progression to Chartered Engineer.

 

Students registering for an engineering degree at University of Galway will make a decision at the beginning of Year 3 to either remain on the BE+ME pathway (five years) or exit with a BE (four years). The pathway from Year 3 onward will be different depending on the decision made by students. Students on the BE+ME pathway will avail of advanced engineering modules, a substantial research and development project and a work placement of eight months’ duration during the Year 4. For students exiting with a BE, the work placement will be for a duration of between four and eight months during the 3rd Year. As a CAO applicant for 2021, no action is required now as you will make this decision at the beginning of your Year 3.