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Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems – BEng

Course Overview

This programme is ideal if you want to build an Electronic Engineering career in Design, Manufacturing, Servicing, Marketing or Consultancy. As a graduate, you will have both practical and academic expertise in the area of electronic engineering, telecommunications and in computer and networking systems.

The programme includes practical and project-based learning in well-equipped modern laboratories. The department maintains close links with local industries and consequently many of our graduates are offered employment even before graduation.

The hands-on nature of this programme means that you learn more than just the theory, you learn the skills that will put you a step ahead of the competition upon graduation. The wide scope of this programme gives you many possible career paths and allows you to develop your strengths for future employment.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 4 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including English/Irish plus a minimum of O5 in Mathematics.
• Mature Applicants: Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
• International Applicants: International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time.
• Level 6 Craft Certificate (Trade) such as Fitting or Toolmaking, or National/Higher Certificate: Candidates who hold a Senior Trade Certificate and/or National Craft Certificate or holders of a National/Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Engineering or Technology may be considered for admission to Year 2 of this programme subject to a satisfactory interview.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Analogue Electronics 1 (Credits: 10)
• C Programming 1 (Credits: 10)
• Digital Electronics (Credits: 10)
• Electrical Technology 1 (Credits: 10)
• Engineering Mathematics 1 (Credits: 10)
• Engineering Science (Credits: 5)
• Project 1 (Credits: 5)

Year 2

• Analogue Electronics 2 (Credits: 10)
• C Programming 2 (Credits: 10)
• Digital Design and Micro-Controllers (Credits: 10)
• Electronic CAD, Build and Simulation (Credits: 5)
• Engineering Mathematics 2 (Credits: 10)
• Project 2 (Credits: 5)
• Telecommunications and Networking Principles (Credits: 10)

Year 3

• Advanced Networking and Internet Technology (Credits: 5)
• Analogue Electronics 3 (Credits: 10)
• Data Acquisition and PC Interfacing (Credits: 5)
• Digital Communications (Credits: 10)
• Engineering Mathematics 3 (Credits: 5)
• Micro-Controllers and Peripheral Interfacing (Credits: 10)
• Object Oriented Programming (Credits: 5)
• Work Placement (Credits: 10)

Career Opportunities

• Electronic Design Engineer
• Embedded Design Engineer
• Test/Maintenance Engineer/Technician
• Industry Sales/Marketing

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to progress to the Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering Honours in Electronic Engineering.