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Engineering - Electronic & Computer Engineering

Postgraduate
T257

The MEngSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering is a year-long programme designed to meet the demands of modern high technology industries and to provide training for engineers who wish to work at a high level in the electronic and computer sectors worldwide. You will develop an advanced understanding of the theory and technology of modern electronic and computer systems and their business environment.

Award Name Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body National University of Ireland
NFQ Level Level 9 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) Major National University of Ireland Level 9 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Belfield
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
MEngSc
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
90

Duration

1 year full-time

Entry Requirements

An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8 ) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalent in an Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering programme is required.

Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/

Careers / Further progression

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity
There are excellent job opportunities available in the ICT sector in Ireland. The Irish Government is to amend the work permit processing system in a bid to attract overseas workers to fill skill gaps in crucial areas like ICT and engineering. The Government has an ongoing commitment to generate thousands of jobs in the ICT sector every year. At present there are as many as 5,000 job vacancies in Ireland’s burgeoning ICT sector and this gap could grow as Ireland hurtles towards becoming the digital capital of Europe. Prospective employers include: Accenture, Analog Devices, Intel, Microsoft, SAP, Synopsys and Xilinx.

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Further information

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

MEngSc Electronic & Computer Engineering (T257) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 9300
nonEU fee per year - € 29100

***Fees are subject to change

Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/

The College of Engineering & Architecture also offer scholarships for non-EU students, for more information see: www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/noneuscholarships.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:

MEngSc Electronic & Computer Engineering FT (T257)
Duration 1 Years
Attend Full Time
Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

MEngSc Electronic & Computer Engineering
Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 90)

Ireland has evolved into one of the world’s most important centres for high-tech businesses. The ICT sector in Ireland is a thriving and growing industry with 9 of the top 10 global ICT companies maintaining a presence in Ireland. The economic contribution of the sector is substantial with the ICT industry currently responsible for approximately 25% of Ireland’s total turnover, representing one-third of Ireland’s exports by value.

Who Should Apply?
Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Stage 1 - Core
MEngSc Project EEEN40290

Stage 1 - Option
Numerical Algorithms ACM40290
Networks and Internet Systems COMP30040
Information Security COMP30940
Advances in Wireless Networking COMP40660
Software Engineering COMP41670
Machine Learning (Blended Delivery) COMP47460
Data Science in Python (MD) COMP47670
Electromagnetic Waves EEEN30030
Signal Processing: Theory and Applications EEEN30050
Communication Theory EEEN30060
Signals and Systems EEEN30110
Digital System Design EEEN30190
Control Theory EEEN40010
Wireless Systems EEEN40050
Digital Communications EEEN40060
Neural Engineering EEEN40070
Advanced Signal Processing EEEN40130
Radio-Frequency Electronics EEEN40150
Digital & Embedded Systems EEEN40280
Entrepreneurship in Engineering EEEN40300
Power Electronics Technology EEEN40310
Analogue Integrated Circuits EEEN40570
Optimisation Techniques for Engineers EEEN40580
Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits EEEN40600
Optoelectronics EEEN40640
Professional Engineering (Finance) MEEN30140
Professional Engineering (Management) MEEN40430

Programme Outcomes

Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning electronic engineering with a special emphasis on computer and communication systems.

The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems.

The ability to perform the detailed design of novel systems and processes using analysis and knowledge of advanced communication and computer systems.

The ability to design and conduct experiments, and apply and evaluate a range of standard and specialised research tools, analytical techniques and methods of enquiry.

The ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning, thus offering a foundation for entry into advanced research programmes.

The ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with the engineering community and with society at large.

Contact Name: Katie O'Neill
Contact Number: +353 (0)1716 1781

Course Provider:
Location:
Belfield
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Qualification Letters:
MEngSc
Apply to:
Course provider
Number of credits:
90