- Duration:
- 1 Year
- Attendance:
- Full Time
- Delivery:
- On Campus
- NFQ Level:
- 9 (90 credits)
- Level:
- Graduate Taught
- Award:
- Master of Engineering Science
- Next Intake:
- September
- Country Specific Entry Requirements:
- Visit the UCD Global Undergraduate Entry Requirements webpage.
- Other School Leaving Requirements:
- See www.ucd.ie/admissions
This course is available through the following application route(s)
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 with the ICT industry currently responsible for approximately 25% of Ireland’s total turnover, representing one-third of Ireland’s exports by value.
The MEngSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering is a year-long programme designed to meet the demands of modern high technology industries and to provide training for engineers who wish to work at a high level in the electronic and computer sectors worldwide.
You will develop an advanced understanding of the theory and technology of modern electronic and computer systems and their business environment. You will build your knowledge through taught modules and project work and you will learn about design, innovation and problem solving at a level significantly beyond that of your primary degree.
Module Information:
Under the "What modules can I take?" section below you will see general module information, for a more detailed description including module selection rules click here.
About This Course
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning electronic engineering with a special emphasis on computer and communication systems.
- The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems.
- The ability to perform the detailed design of novel systems and processes using analysis and knowledge of advanced communication and computer systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
EEEN40290 | MEngSc Project | Summer | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
ACM40290 | Numerical Algorithms | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP41670 | Software Engineering | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN30190 | Digital System Design | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40010 | Control Theory | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40060 | Digital Communications | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40130 | Advanced Signal Processing | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40570 | Analogue Integrated Circuits | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40580 | Optimisation Techniques for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40680 | Intro. to Quantum Computing | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 4 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40720 | Machine Learning for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timtabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP47670 | Data Science in Python (MD) | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timtabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP47650 | Deep Learning | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timtabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP47950 | Quantum Machine Learning | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timtabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40600 | Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timtabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40690 | Quantum Computing | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 2 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, including at least 4 Core Modules in the Autumn Trimester and at least 2 Core Modules in the Spring Trimester. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module. **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timtabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40790 | Mixed-Signal Verification | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP30040 | Networks and Internet Systems | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP30940 | Information Security | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN30110 | Signals and Systems | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN30270 | Embedded Systems | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40050 | Wireless Systems | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40300 | Entrepreneurship in Engineering | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40310 | Power Electronics Technology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP47470 | Big Data Programming | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
ACM40640 | High Performance Computing (ICHEC) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP40660 | Advances in Wireless Networking | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP40725 | Introduction to Relational Databases and SQL Programming | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP41960 | Advanced Information Security | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
COMP47970 | Information Visualisation (Blended Delivery) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN30030 | Electromagnetic Waves | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN30050 | Signal Processing: Theory and Applications | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN30060 | Communication Theory | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN30150 | Modelling and Simulation | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
EEEN40070 | Neural Engineering | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - C) Min 0 of: Students must choose 6 modules in each Trimester, and PROVIDING they have satisfied the rules relating to the Autumn and Spring Core Modules may select from the following list to ensure a balance workload of 30 credits in each trimester. A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). ***Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. **** Modules chosen, subject to timetabling constraints, must be approved by the Programme Director. |
MEEN40670 | Technical Communication | Spring | 5 |
UCD ranks in the top 50 worldwide in the QS Sustainability rankings 2026, which focus on what institutions are doing to tackle the world’s greatest environmental, social and governance challenges.
The ME in Electronic and Computer Engineering at UCD is designed to equip students with the best education in the field of Electronic and Computer Engineering, while at the same time embedding the UN’s sustainable development goals (SDGs) in their education where most relevant. Information and communication technology (ICT) facilitates the delivery of numerous services including education and healthcare, while promoting industrial efficiency and environmental sustainability. As such, it impacts all 17 of the UN's SDGs, with particularly strong contributions being provided to SDGs 3, 9, 10 and 11.
The ME programme is intimately linked to industry through the ME student internship, industry-connected research projects, and input from an industry advisory panel. Our graduates contribute to improving the energy efficiency and performance of infrastructure in telecommunications, computing, and finance systems (SDG 9: Improved infrastructure). Developments in ICT and electronics also help cities to take key steps to become smart and sustainable (SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities), while direct patient interaction, health informatics and telemedicine can also be improved through better connectivity (SDG 3: Good health and well-being). Also, with a strong focus on aspects of social responsibility in engineering practice, our graduates will make positive contributions to the social and environmental impact of electronic engineering globally (SDG 10: Responsible consumption and production).
Here are the SDGs which align more visibly with this programme:
Graduate Profile - Sudharsan Rajasekaran, Intel
I was working as an assistant software engineer in India, having obtained my bachelor degree in electronic engineering. I had a thirst to further my education in technology engineering and as such, I started searching for a Masters level education choosing to do the MEngSc Electronic and Computer engineering at UCD. During my course I was taught with problems that industries are currently facing, making it incredibly relevant. The course was quite brilliantly structured between hardware (Electronics) and software (Computer Science), designed in a way to learn by practice, offering me the confidence to face today’s industrial demands. The course also offered a module on entrepreneurship which I believe to be incredibly important for my future Engineering career. Right now I am working alongside leading researchers for my master’s project which is guiding me on the right career path and I truly believe that I will be one among tomorrow's Industrial leader’s.
EU fee per year - € 9720
nonEU fee per year - € 29500
***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 www.ucd.ie/global/scholarships/
The College of Engineering & Architecture also offer scholarships for non-EU students, for more information see: www.ucd.ie/eacollege/study/noneuscholarships.
- An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8 ) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalent in an Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering programme is required. Applicants should have studied: Mathematics, Signal Systems and Electromagnetics.
- 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/
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to MEngSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering:
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