Program Overview

Electronic Engineering (FLASHE)Innealtóireacht Leictreonach

Course Title

Higher Certificate in Electronic Engineering

TU Code

TU601

NFQ Level

Level 6

Award Type

Major

Award

Higher Certificate

Duration

3 Years

Course Type

Undergraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

Blended

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Tallaght

Fees

• Year 1: €1,800
• Year 2: €1,800
• Year 3: €300 per module SUSI Funding is available

Course Description

The flexible Higher Certificate in Electronic Engineering enables prospective students to progress to a Level 6 National Certificate in Electronic Engineering in a timeframe approximating to current full time delivery, but with significantly higher levels of participative flexibility, depending on their circumstances and capabilities. Classes occur in both evening and day time mode.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• If you are under 23 years old on 1 January you must have achieved Grade D3 in five Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish or a FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent unless otherwise stated.
• A mature student must be over 23 years on 1st January of year of application.
• All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.
• Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

Career Opportunities

This accredited engineering qualification will lead to employment in the many companies operating in high technology industries. It is the first step in attaining a degree in Electronic Engineering from TU Dublin.

Course Content

The course involves a mix of classroom and laboratory sessions supported by self-directed reading and research on specific topics. Modules include Analogue and Digital Design, Programming, Computer Networks and Radio Systems. A major project is also completed.

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1:
  • Critical Skills Development [Mandatory]
  • Electrical Circuits 1 [Mandatory]
  • Electronic Workshop [Mandatory]
  • Interactive Computer Programming [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 1 [Mandatory]
  • Physics [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Analogue Electronics Fundamentals [Mandatory]
  • Computer Aided Design [Mandatory]
  • Digital Systems 1 [Mandatory]
  • Electrical Circuits 2 [Mandatory]
  • Interactive Embedded Systems [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 2 [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1:
  • Digital Systems 2 [Mandatory]
  • Java [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 3 [Mandatory]
  • Computer Network Fundamentals [Mandatory]
  • Project 1 [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Smart Sensors [Elective]
  • Radio Systems [Elective]
• Semester 2:
  • Control Systems [Mandatory]
  • Microprocessor Fundamentals [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 4 [Mandatory]
  • Project 2 [Mandatory]
  • Routers and Switches [Mandatory]
  • Solid State Electronics [Elective]
  • GUI Development [Elective]

Schedule

• There are two classes per week where attendance is mandatory Monday – Thursday 6pm-10pm
• There is also a voluntary night which takes place on Wednesdays from 6pm-9pm
• During the academic term, a small number of Saturday laboratory sessions may be required from 9am-1pm.