Electrical & Electronic/Computer & Communications Engineering draft
Program Overview
Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in power generation, telecommunications, transportation, information technology, and renewable energy. The program meets the educational standards for chartered engineering membership with Engineers Ireland and includes a work placement in the third year.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course will educate you to an honours level in electrical and electronic engineering.
Outline:
Year One
- Mathematics
- Programming
- Electronic Systems
- Control Engineering
- Computer Architectures
- Signals and Systems
- Electrical Energy Systems
- Communication Networks
Year Two
- Mathematics 2
- Computer Architecture 1
- Signals and Systems
- Programming 1
- Analogue Electronics
- Electrical Systems
Year Three
- Mathematics 3
- Communications Networks 1
- Introduction to Electrical Energy Systems 1
- Introduction to Control
- Digital Electronic Design
- Software Development
Year Four
- Mathematics 4
- Regulatory Environment & Engineer in Society
- Instrumentation
- Field and Circuit Theory
- Communication Networks 2
Two modules from the following Major Option selections:
- Electrical Machines & Power Electronics
- Control Engineering Major 1
- Digital Communications 1
- Computer Architecture 2
- Digital and Analogue Electronics 2.
Semester 2
- Project Management
- Digital Signal Processing 1
- Work Placement
Semester 1
- Business and Management Studies
One elective modules from the following:
- Mathematics 5
- Image Processing
- DSP and Machine Learning
- Wind Energy and PV for Electricity Supply
- Internet of Things
Semester 2
Careers:
Graduates of the course would typically be involved in such areas as power generation and distribution, telecommunications, transportation, information technology and renewable energy. After a number of years graduates tend to occupy senior positions in large multinationals, indigenous industry, SMEs, start-ups, government agencies and consultancy companies. Electrical and Electronic Engineers typically find employment in the power and energy sectors, the production and manufacturing industries, and the semiconductor and medical devices industries. Communications and Computing Engineers typically work in communications, software development, and internet companies.
Other:
- Work Placement takes place in Semester 2 of Year 3 and typically lasts between 3 to 6 months.
- Professional Accreditation: Engineers Ireland (Chartered Engineer with Further Learning).
Entry Requirements:
Successful completion of TU805 Engineering (General Entry) Year 1. To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example: To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1. For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2. For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.
