Electronic & Computer Engineering - Masters Engineering Qualifier

Introduction
Students who do not have the entry requirements to enter directly onto the Masters programmes may be offered entry on the Masters Qualifier Programme. The Master Qualifier contains the same modules as our Masters. Students on the Masters Qualifier Programme may transfer onto the Masters programme, subject to the transfer requirements and without loss of accumulated credits. A Graduate Certificate exit award is potentially available if a transfer to the Masters Programme is not possible or desirable however, a minimum of 4 advanced (Level 9) modules must be successfully completed in order to exit with a Graduate Certificate.

Programme
To give students the knowledge, experience and skills to access either of our Masters programmes in Telecommunications Engineering or Electronic Systems. The MEQ course itself does not carry an award, but it offers students the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in order to demonstrate their aptitude to join the Masters programmes.

To view the current course structure, please visit the Provider's website.

Requirements

General Entry Requirements
Entry to the Masters Qualifier Course is available to Electronic Engineering or cognate discipline graduates with:

- An NFQ Level 8 qualification below H2.2 equivalent.
- An NFQ Level 7 qualification, with a minimum of three years relevant experience.

Both cases are subject to an interview if deemed necessary by the Chair of Programme or Head of School.

Important Note:
Students who meet the minimum entry requirements are not guaranteed a place on the programme and DCU reserves the right to interview candidates to confirm their suitability for the programme. Applications are open to EU Applicants only.

NEXT STEPS
All Applicants must submit:

All applicants should apply through https://dcuie.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/.

Academic transcripts for each and every year of study, with certified English translations if applicable.

Personal Statement of 250 words

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements. Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml.

Application Deadlines:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until the following dates:

- January 2022 closing date for EU applications, 6th December 2021, selecting either DC848 (Full Time) or DC831 (Part Time)

- September 2022 closing date for EU applications, 31st July 2022, selecting either DC847 (Full Time) or DC830 (Part Time)

All entry requirements should be met before the commencement of the programme.

Queries:
Queries from EU applicants should be directed to postgraduateadmissions@dcu.ie????

1 year full-time, 2 years part-time.

September 2022 Intake.

Careers
Candidates who successfully complete the Masters Qualifier can transfer to the MEng in Electronic & Computer Engineering.