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MEngSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering

MEngSc (NFQ Level 9)
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This course is available through the following application route(s)

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
Curricular information is subject to change.

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.

Module Type Module   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:

SDG3 SDG9 SDG10 SDG 11

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.

MEngSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering (T257) Full Time
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/ 

 

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EU) applicants: Yes


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