Electrical and Control Engineering involves a variety of engineering roles from the day to day running of ECG machines and ventilators in hospitals to engineering technologist positions in manufacturing plants and in the electrical power industry to name but a few. Graduates can be responsible for the electricity supply and electronic systems in unusual and exciting work environments such as cruise liners and aircraft. They also develop and install high-security alarm systems, advanced lighting, and automated production equipment. Electrical and Control Engineering involves analysing complex electrical and electronic circuits and power systems. In addition, computing skills, ranging from ECDL to advanced level programming in control and automation systems are required in order for students to enter careers in the many areas of electrical power, automation, robotics, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.

Because of the broad nature of the programme, Electrical and Control Engineering graduates from DIT have found employment in a variety of engineering roles in the following industries: Electrical power systems Renewable energy Automation Robotics Pharmaceutical industries Process and manufacturing industries Medical devices and equipment and many more.