Engineering - Electronic & Computer Engineering

Introduction
This 90-credit programme, delivered by the School of Electronic Engineering, is at the highest European Masters degree level. It provides advanced engineering courses in the theory, analysis, design, implementation, and manufacture of electronic and computer systems.

With 30 taught modules to select from, the programme is highly flexible and allows participants to design their Masters programme to match their chosen career specialisation.

Students may opt for the General Masters programme, offering maximum flexibility of module choice, or take the option of specialising in one of the following Majors:

- Major in the Internet of Things (IoT): Specialise in Connected Embedded Systems, Network Programming, Real-time Digital Signal Processing, Data Analysis and Machine Learning

- Major in Image Processing & Analysis (IPA): Specialise in advanced Computer Vision systems, Digital Signal Processing, Machine Learning and Deep Learning

- Major in Future Network Technologies (FNT): Specialise in advanced Radio and Optical Technologies, and the network architectures they support, including next-generation Access, Edge and Data Centre networks

- Major in Advanced Data Networks (ADN): Specialise in next-generation Wireless Networking, Sensor Networks, Internet protocols and architectures, network engineering and performance analysis and network simulation methods

- Major in Nanotechnology (Nano): Specialise in Nanoelectronics Devices - physics and engineering, Photonics Devices and Systems, Semiconductor Manufacturing practices, methodologies, and technologies

- Major in Semiconductor & Plasma Technology (SPT): Specialise in Industrial Plasma applications, Solid-State Electronics, Semiconductor Nanoelectronics manufacturing

Along with four core Majors modules and a major-specific masters project, students choose four complementary modules. This allows additional skillsets to be developed to enhance, or diversify, their chosen Major speciality. See Programme section below for links to module options.

There are two intakes on to the programme per academic year (September and January). Full-time students beginning in September may complete the programme in 12 months. Full-time students beginning their studies in January may complete in 18 months. Flexible study options are also provided for part-time students.

An alternative Masters Qualifier entry path is available for EU-status students who do not meet the Masters programme entry requirements. Note: Non-EU students, who require a visa to study in Ireland, cannot take the Masters Qualifier.

Why Choose this Programme?
- Established: Longest-running engineering Masters in Ireland with a high demand for graduates

- Modern: The programme is continually renewed and updated to reflect current and emerging technological advances in industry and research

- Relevant: Our students acquire knowledge and skills that are highly sought after in industry, both in Ireland and internationally

- Flexible Access: The programme offers the choice of full or part-time study combined with the option of two starting times per academic year (September, January)

- Flexible Study: Modules can be taken on-campus or remotely from a very wide suite of module choices

- Rewarding: Students work on an extensive Masters project in some of the top research labs in the country

Programme
About This Course
Students take a total of eight taught modules plus a year-long masters project. Taught modules are taken in Semester 1 (Sept-Dec) and Semester 2 (Jan-Apr). The masters project runs from October to August of the following calendar year, so students beginning their programme in September can complete in a total of 12 months.

Students may opt to begin their programme in January (Semester 2), in which case they start their project the following October, completing the programme in a total of 18 months.

Part-time students have the flexibility of taking the programme over multiple years (up to a maximum of four years).

Note: The part-time study option is available to EU-status students only. Non-EU students who require a visa to study in Ireland must take the programme on a full-time basis.

Module and Major Choices
The MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering programme structure and module choices may be viewed at http://ece.eeng.dcu.ie/postgraduate/postgraduate-module-selection/

An introduction to each Major topic is available at http://ece.eeng.dcu.ie/postgraduate/meng-electronic-and-computer-engineering/

Please note that module and major offerings are renewed on a regular basis. Available modules are confirmed in advance of each academic year, in April/May.

The Masters Project
The masters project is a 12-month, 30-credit module that allows students to put theoretical knowledge of engineering to use in a practical project related to their major topic. Students will develop skills in planning and managing their engineering project, researching leading-edge methods and technologies, designing and implementing an engineering solution, and documenting and presenting outcomes of their key findings at a professional standard. Each student works individually with an academic member of staff acting as their project supervisor.

Key Programme Objectives
To obtain a systematic understanding of the theory, concepts and methods at the forefront of knowledge pertaining to selected topics chosen from a wide set within Electronic and Computer Engineering

To form a critical awareness of the present-day state-of-the-art and current developments and research at the forefront of a range of selected specialised areas in Electronic and Computer Engineering together with a knowledge and understanding of specialised Electronic and Computer Engineering practice, methods and techniques

To develop the ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems and to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgements related to Electronic and Computer Engineering problems

To develop the skills to design components, systems or processes to meet specific needs and the knowledge and understanding of analysis and design processes and techniques and the ability to apply them in unfamiliar situations

To allow a more intensive exposure to modern, industry-relevant technologies through specialised Majors topics

Course Life
Why do this course?
- Study part-time or full-time for maximum flexibility.

- A modern, state of the art building with excellent teaching, laboratory, workshop and computing facilities.

- High graduate employment rate.

- Provides an excellent preparation ground for Ph.D research.

Requirements

General Entry Requirements
- A Primary Honours degree, Level 8 with an award of H2.2 or higher in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Sciences or other Engineering Disciplines

- International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competancy in the English language.

NEXT STEPS

To Apply for this Programme

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

Please provide Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation, if applicable.

If applicable, 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:

For January 2022 intake:
- Closing date for non-EU applicants is 6th December 2021.
- Closing date for EU applicants is 6th December 2021.

For September 2022 intake:
- Closing date for non-EU applicants is 1st July 2022.
- Closing date for EU applicants is 31st July 2022.

Note applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU, are advised to apply as early as possible.

Please note if you are a non EU student and require a study visa, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.

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

Queries from non-EU applicants should be directed to international.office@dcu.ie

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

September Intake - DC883 (FT) / DC884 (PT)
February Intake - DC891 (FT) / DC892 (PT)

Careers
Since its inception over 30 years ago, graduates from this programme have been in high demand in the engineering and computing industry and research sectors. The masters project greatly improves the graduate's employment potential and, alongside specialized engineering skills, the fundamental knowledge gained from our taught modules is widely applicable to many other disciplines.

Opportunities will arise in Irish and International high-tech industry roles, including:

Research and Development Engineer
Design Engineer
Production Engineer
Sales Engineer
Management Engineer
Software Engineer

Previous graduates have been employed across the technology sectors, including Google, Apple, Intel, Oracle, IBM, Amazon, Accenture, Analog Devices, Maxim, Boston Scientific.