Minimum Entry Requirements:

• The programme, developed in cooperation with the wind energy industry in Ireland, is open to individuals who have a minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2.1), in a Level 8 Mechanical, Civil, or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering degree (or in a closely related discipline), from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors considered in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance, postgraduate experience, and the availability of places.
• Academic entry requirements standardised per country are available here.

• International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration)

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Statement of Research Interests

Official qualifications and third level exam results (transcripts) to date: required for all non-University of Galway applicants and for University of Galway graduates who did not receive their undergraduate degrees from University of Galway. Applicants who have still to graduate must upload an interim transcript (of

results to date) and upload final transcripts on receipt. 

English language competency: if necessary, evidence of English language competency.

Personal statement: all applicants must enclose/upload a typed personal statement of approximately 600 words explaining why you wish to undertake the programme(s) of your choice, outlining how it fits into your career objectives, unless indicated otherwise in the table below.

Passport or birth certificate:—a copy of your passport or birth certificate must also be submitted/uploaded.

References: For School of Engineering/School of Computer Science programmes only—unless specifically stated otherwise (in the table below) non-University of Galway applicants only must provide two written references. One must be an academic reference (in the case of applicants currently undertaking studies) OR an employer (in the case of applicants currently in employment).