Engineering - Electronic & Computer Engineering

ME Electronic and Computer

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 120)



Ireland has evolved into one of the world’s most important centres for high-tech businesses. The ICT sector in Ireland is a thriving and growing industry with 9 of the top 10 global ICT companies maintaining a presence in Ireland. The economic contribution of the sector is substantial. The ICT industry is responsible for approximately 25% of Ireland’s total turnover, representing one-third of Ireland’s exports by value. This ME in Electronic & Computer Engineering is a two-year programme designed to develop professional engineers who can excel in the electronic and computer sectors worldwide.



Delivered by a highly research-intensive School composed of many internationally high-profile academics including five IEEE Fellows. This two-year programme provides 6-8 months’ professional work experience as an embedded element of the programme and you will gain an advanced understanding of a broad range of areas within electronic and computer engineering, and develop your skills in design, innovation and problem solving. A range of advanced topics from electronic engineering, computer science and business with options that allow you to tailor your degree to suit your interests.



Who should Apply?



Full Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes



Professional Accreditation

The ME programme is professionally accredited by Engineers Ireland and recognised by the Washington Accord for Chartered Engineer status.

Stage 1 - Core

Software Engineering COMP41670



Stage 1 - Option

Networks and Internet Systems COMP30040

Information Theory COMP30690

Information Security COMP30940

Advances in Wireless Networking COMP40660

Introduction to Information Security COMP41280

Data Science in Python (MD) COMP47670

Electromagnetic Waves EEEN30030

Signal Processing: Theory and Applications EEEN30050

Communication Theory EEEN30060

Signals and Systems EEEN30110

Analogue Electronics EEEN30120

Modelling and Simulation EEEN30150

Wireless Systems EEEN40050

Digital Communications EEEN40060

Neural Engineering EEEN40070

Advanced Signal Processing EEEN40130

Radio-Frequency Electronics EEEN40150

ME Prof. Work Exp. (Short) EEEN40200

ME Prof. Work Exp. (Long) EEEN40210

Digital & Embedded Systems EEEN40280

Entrepreneurship in Engineering EEEN40300

Power Electronics Technology EEEN40310

Analogue Integrated Circuits EEEN40570

Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits EEEN40600

Optoelectronics EEEN40640

Professional Engineering (Finance) MEEN30140



Stage 2 Core

Software Engineering OMP41670

Digital Communications EEEN40060

ME Elec&Comp Eng Project EEEN40240

Optimisation Techniques for Engineers EEEN40580

Professional Engineering (Management) MEEN40430



Stage 2 Option

Numerical Algorithms ACM40290

Advances in Wireless Networking COMP40660

Machine Learning (Blended Delivery) COMP47460

Data Science in Python (MD) COMP47670

Control Theory EEEN40010

Neural Engineering EEEN40070

Advanced Signal Processing EEEN40130

Digital & Embedded Systems EEEN40280

Power Electronics Technology EEEN40310

Analogue Integrated Circuits EEEN40570

Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits EEEN40600

Optoelectronics EEEN40640

Intro. to Quantum Computing EEEN40680

Professional Engineering (Finance) MEEN30140

An undergraduate honours degree (NFQ level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in an Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering programme.



Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.



Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes

The following entry routes are available:



ME Electronic and Computer Engineering FT (T163)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Full Time

Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

120

2 years full-time.

ME Electronic and Computer (T163) Full Time

EU Year 1 - € 8085

EU Year 2 - € 8085 aa

nonEU Year 1 - € 25600

nonEU Year 2 - € 25600 aa


aaSecond Year Fee applies to Students in 2nd Year in 2020 and who were a 1st Year Student on the programme in 2019/20

***Fees are subject to change


Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see http://www.ucd.ie/global/study-at-ucd/scholarshipsfinances/scholarships/.


The College of Engineering & Architecture also offer scholarships for non-EU students, for more information see: www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/noneuscholarships

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

There are excellent job opportunities available in the ICT sector in Ireland. The Irish Government is to amend the work permit processing system in a bid to attract overseas workers to fill skill gaps in crucial areas like ICT and engineering. The Government has an ongoing commitment to generate thousands of jobs in the ICT sector every year. At present there are as many as 5,000 job vacancies in Ireland’s burgeoning ICT sector and this gap could grow as Ireland hurtles towards becoming the digital capital of Europe. Prospective employers include Accenture, Analog Devices, Intel, Microsoft, SAP, Synopsys and Xilinx.