Masters in Electronic & Computer Engineering  (T163)

The ME in Electronic and Computer Engineering is a two-year programme that educates professional engineers who can excel in the burgeoning worldwide electronic and computer sectors. The programme can be taken by graduates with an honours bachelor's degree in electronic engineering or a closely related discipline.   The student is provided with a deep understanding of a wide range of topics pertinent to the electronic and computer hardware and software industries.  Knowledge and skills are built through a mix of taught courses, laboratory work, a major project and professional work experience.  The qualification meets the international requirements for chartered professional engineers. Teaching methods vary, to suit the wide range of subjects.  The strong laboratory component allows students to experience the practical side of electronic engineering, while assignments provide design and problem-solving challenges.  In the final year, a substantial project draws together many of the separate strands of learning, with a stress on independent learning and communication skills.  Throughout the programme there is a strong emphasis on the mathematical and analytical underpinnings of the discipline providing an excellent foundation for entry into advanced research programmes in academia and industry.

1 - PO1. Knowledge and Understanding Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, data science, analytics, and other technologies underpinning electronic and computer engineering.
2 - PO2. Problem Analysis The ability to identify, formulate and analyse complex problems in the field of electronic and computer engineering.
3 - PO3. Design The ability to design innovative solutions to complex problems in the field of electronic and computer engineering.
4 - PO4. Investigation The ability to investigate, experiment and apply standard and specialised research methods in the context of electronic and computer engineering.
5 - PO5. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities towards people and the environment in the practice of electronic and computer engineering.
6 - PO6. Teamwork and Lifelong Learning The ability to work effectively, independently and in diverse and inclusive teams, and to prepare for lifelong learning.
7 - PO7. Communication The ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences on complex electronic and computer engineering activities.
8 - PO8. Engineering Management Knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and financial decision-making relevant to electronic and computer engineering, and an ability to apply these to one’s own work and to the management of projects.
9 - Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning electronic enginerring with a special emphasis on computer and communication systems.
10 - The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems.
11 - The ability to perform the detailed design of novel systems and processes using analysis and knowledge of advanced communication and computer systems.
12 - The ability to design and conduct experiments, and apply and evaluate a range of standard and specialised research tools, analytical techniques and methods of enquiry using industry standard software tools and laboratory facilities.
13 - An understanding of the need for high ethical standards in research and in the practice of electronic engineering.
14 - The ability to work effectively as an individual and in teams, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong learning, thus offering a foundation for entry into advanced research programmes.
15 - The ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with the engineering community and with society at large.

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.

Stage 1

The ME (Electronic and Computer Engineering) degree programme is a 2-Stage, 2-year 120-credit programme. The normal workload is 30 credits per Trimester or 60 credits per year. Please consult the guidance documents before choosing your modules: here or from the Option Modules Header ****** If your prior learning has not been in UCD or BDIC, you should consult the Programme Director about prerequisites and other requirements. ***** The Academic Regulations for a Masters Programme require a minimum of 70 credits at Level 4. ***** Alternative Option: During the ME programme, students are permitted to select one 5-credit option module that is not on the list of option modules above, but the selected module must be approved by the Programme Director in advance.

Stage 2

The ME (Electronic and Computer Engineering) degree programme is a 2-Stage, 2-year 120-credit programme. The normal workload is 30 credits per Trimester or 60 credits per year. Please consult the guidance documents before choosing your modules: here or from the Option Modules Header ****** If your prior learning has not been in UCD or BDIC, you should consult the Programme Director about prerequisites and other requirements. ***** The Academic Regulations for a Masters Programme require a minimum of 70 credits at Level 4. ***** Alternative Option: During the two-year programme, students are permitted to select one 5-credit option module that is not on the list of option modules above, but the selected module must be approved by the programme coordinator in advance.

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

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