Limerick, Ireland
About this course
Grounding a foundation in computing and programming languages, software, electronics of both digital and analogue, electrical science and engineering mathematics, this course will prepare you for a widespread career in the areas of application research, design and development.
With over 5 lines of specialisation to choose from, a proficiency in software and hardware engineering as well as mathematical analytics will equip you for not only hands-on engineering practicality but also senior management and consultancy positions, with the background in analytics a sure aid in project management and problem solving.
Graduates are highly sought after in research, design, development, test and installation of systems current and future.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) with minimum 6 subjects:
- Two H5 (Higher Level) grades*; &
- Four O6 (Ordinary Level) grades*; OR
- Four H7 (Higher Level) grades*
- H4 grade in Mathematics
- O6/H7 in either Physics; OR Chemistry; OR Physics with Chemistry; OR Engineering; OR Construction Studies; OR Design & Communication Graphics/Technical Drawing; OR Technology; OR Biology; OR Agricultural Science; OR Applied Maths.
*Subjects must include Mathematics, Irish or another language, and English.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Chemistry for Engineers
- Electrical Engineering 1
- Engineering Computing
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Introduction to Engineering 1
- Engineering Science 1
Semester 2
- Computer Software 2
- Circuit Analysis 1
- Semiconductor Device Fundamentals
- Digital Systems 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
Year 2
Semester 1
- Engineering Maths 3
- Digital Systems 2
- Computer Software 3
- Active Circuit Design 1
- The Engineer as a Professional
Semester 2
- Engineering Maths 4
- Digital Systems 3
- Communications & Networks Protocols
- Active Circuit Design 2
- Control 1
Year 3
Semester 1
- Cooperative Education
Computer Engineering Option
Year 3
Semester 2
- Operating Systems
- Language Processors
- Signals & Systems
- Telecommunication Fundamentals
- Control 2
Year 4
Semester 1
- Software Engineering
- Computer Networks
- Artificial Intelligence
- ASICs 1
- Final Year Project 1
Semester 2
- Distributed Systems
- Communications & Security Protocols
- Computer Architectures
- Machine Vision
- Final Year Project 2
Electronic Engineering Option
Year 3
Semester 2
- Active Circuits
- Sensors & Actuators
- Signals & Systems
- Telecommunication Fundamentals
- Control 2
Year 4
Semester 1
- ASICs 1
- Computer Networks
- Electrical Power Systems
- Electronics & the Environment
- Final Year Project 1
Semester 2
- ASICs 2
- VLSI DSP Systems
- Power Electronics
- Electromagnetics
- Final Year Project 2
Robotic Engineering Option
Year 3
Semester 2
- Operating Systems
- Sensors & Actuators
- Signals & Systems
- Telecommunications Fundamentals
- Control 2
Year 4
Semester 1
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Signal Processing
- Software Engineering
- Electrical Automation
- Final Year Project 1
Semester 2
- Spatial Robotics
- Digital Control
- Distributed Systems
- Machine Vision
- Final Year Project 2
Related module sets that can be taken seperately
Year 3 Semester 2
- Signals & Systems
- Communications Theory
- Control 2
- Electives
- Operating Systems
- Languages Processors
- Electrical Energy
- Active Circuits 4
- Sensors & Actuators
Year 4
Semester 1
- Electives (choose 4)
- Computer Networks 1
- Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence
- Digital Signal Processing 1
- Software Engineering
- Electrical Automaton
- Final Year Project 1
Semester 2
- Electives (choose 4)
- VLSI Digital Processing Systems
- Distributed Systems
- Computer Architecture
- Electromagnetics 1
- Power Electronics
- ASICS 2
- Communications & Security Protocols
- Digital Control
- Energy Management & Technology
- Spatial Robotics
- Final Year Project 2