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Electronic Engineering  (NES2)

BE (NFQ Level 8) · Academic Year 2025/2026
School
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Undergraduate
NFQ Level
8
Award
Bachelor of Engineering
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Professor Mark Flanagan
Overall Programme Credits:
240
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 4
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 4: 60

Curricular information is subject to change.

This is the fourth and final year of the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree programme in electronic engineering.

The BE degree in Electronic Engineering is intended to produce graduates who can work as professional engineers across the broad spectrum of electronic engineering.  With this in mind, the programme develops the design and problem-solving skills that are essential in a professional engineer, and equips graduates with a good knowledge of a wide range of electronics technology.  The programme also provides a strong understanding of the fundamental principles on which the technology is based, so that graduates will be able to adapt to future technologies and perhaps develop some of those technologies during their professional careers.  Individual modules are designed and delivered by academic staff with expertise in the relevant areas.



The methods of teaching and assessment vary, to suit the needs of the different subjects.  Most modules include traditional lectures and a written exam at the end of the semester.  Many modules also have a laboratory component, allowing students to experience the practical side of electronic engineering.  Assignments provide design and problem-solving challenges, and also form part of the assessment.  In the final year, a substantial project draws together many of the separate strands of learning, with an emphasis on independent learning, technical design and analysis, and communication skills.



This BE programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland, partially satisfying the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer.


1 - Demonstrate good knowledge and understanding of a range of electronic engineering technology and the underlying mathematics, science, data science and analytics.
2 - Identify, formulate and analyse problems in electronic engineering.
3 - Design solutions to problems in electronic engineering.
4 - Investigate, experiment and conduct guided research.
5 - Show an understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities towards people and the environment in the practice of electronic engineering.
6 - Work effectively, both independently and in diverse and inclusive teams, and prepare for lifelong learning.
7 - Communicate effectively, to diverse audiences, on topics related to electronic engineering.
8 - Show knowledge and understanding of the principles of management and financial decision-making relevant to electronic engineering, and to apply these to their own work and management of projects.
9 - Graduates should have a good knowledge and understanding of a wide range of electronics technology and the underlying mathematics and science, and be able to apply this to real-world problems.
10 - Graduates should be able to analyse and model an electronic system, identify problems and solve those problems.
11 - Graduates should be able to design an electronic system or subsystem involving hardware, software or both.
12 - Graduates should be able to acquire knowledge by research, investigation or experiment.
13 - Graduates should be able to work as a professional engineer, either alone or in a team, with an appreciation of the responsibilities of the profession and the broader context of the work.
14 - Graduates should be able to communicate effectively on topics related to electronic engineering.

UCD is Ireland’s Global University and its largest university with a track record in empowering students to enter a diverse range of careers that reflects the most diverse curriculum on the Island of Ireland. Consistently, over 90% of graduates are employed or in further study or training 9 months following course completion. The QS World Ranking on Graduate Employability has placed UCD at number 1 in Ireland for Graduate Employability since 2018. On the global stage UCD leads the Irish higher education sector and is the only Irish university to be ranked inside the world’s top 80 for Graduate Employability.

At University College Dublin we are aware that for many students, programme outcomes in terms of graduate jobs and career options is important. The purpose of this statement is to help you understand and appreciate the range of skills you may develop during your time at UCD and how you may develop your employability. Visit the UCD Careers Networks website and MyCareer, the UCD Career management Platform, to access career information, internships and graduate roles as well as information about the range of initiatives, supports and events available to you.

This programme provides opportunities for students to develop in areas such as:
  • Information & Communication Technology
  • Numeracy
  • Researching
  • Oral Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Presentations
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Project management
  • Creativity
  • Global awareness
  • Social responsibility
  • Critical thinking
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Life-long learning

Design skills, problem solving skills.

This programme supports students’ career development and employability through:
  • Professional accreditations
  • Development of critical thinking, problem solving skills and decision-making e.g. through individual and group projects and assignments
  • Creativity and entrepreneurship e.g. elective modules at UCD Innovation Academy

Design skills, management, including some project management.

Stage 4

Choose five option modules to complete your degree - two in the autumn and three in the spring. There are no elective modules in stage 4. If you have been on exchange for all or part of Stage 3, you may need to consult the Programme Director about prerequisites or other special requirements.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EEEN30230 Professional Engineering Project (Electronic) 2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)  15
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EEEN40010 Control Theory Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EEEN40050 Wireless Systems Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 EEEN40060 Digital Communications Autumn  5
Stage 4 Core Modules
 MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
COMP30690 Information Theory Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
COMP41670 Software Engineering Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40130 Advanced Signal Processing Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40150 Radio-Frequency Electronics Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40300 Entrepreneurship in Engineering Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40580 Optimisation Techniques for Engineers Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40680 Intro. to Quantum Computing Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - A)2 of:
Select two of the following Option Modules for the Autumn Trimester.
EEEN40720 Machine Learning for Engineers Autumn  5
Stage 4 Options - B)3 of:
Select three of the following Option Modules for the Spring Trimester.
 COMP47670 Data Science in Python (MD) Autumn and Spring (separate)  5
Stage 4 Options - B)3 of:
Select three of the following Option Modules for the Spring Trimester.
 COMP40660 Advances in Wireless Networking Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B)3 of:
Select three of the following Option Modules for the Spring Trimester.
 EEEN40070 Neural Engineering Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B)3 of:
Select three of the following Option Modules for the Spring Trimester.
 EEEN40280 Digital & Embedded Systems Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B)3 of:
Select three of the following Option Modules for the Spring Trimester.
 EEEN40600 Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B)3 of:
Select three of the following Option Modules for the Spring Trimester.
 EEEN40690 Quantum Computing Spring  5
Stage 4 Options - B)3 of:
Select three of the following Option Modules for the Spring Trimester.
 MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring  5

See the UCD Assessment website for further details, including worked examples of how degree award GPAs are calculated

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
BHENG001 Stage 4 - 70.00%
Stage 3 - 30.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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