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.

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.

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.

Module ID	Module Title	Trimester	Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
COMP41670	Software Engineering	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Core Modules
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN3OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: Most students should choose 5 modules from this list. These must include EEEN40050 Wireless Systems and EEEN40060 Digital Communications, unless the Programme Director advises otherwise. See the guidance document on the College Office website here
COMP30040	Networks and Internet Systems	Autumn	5
COMP30690	Information Theory	Autumn	5
COMP30940	Information Security	Autumn	5
EEEN30110	Signals and Systems	Autumn	5
EEEN40050	Wireless Systems	Autumn	5
EEEN40060	Digital Communications	Autumn	5
EEEN40130	Advanced Signal Processing	Autumn	5
EEEN40150	Radio-Frequency Electronics	Autumn	5
EEEN40300	Entrepreneurship in Engineering	Autumn	5
EEEN40310	Power Electronics Technology	Autumn	5
EEEN40570	Analogue Integrated Circuits	Autumn	5
Stage 1 Options - A)MIN3OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: Most students should choose 5 modules from this list. These must include EEEN40050 Wireless Systems and EEEN40060 Digital Communications, unless the Programme Director advises otherwise. See the guidance document on the College Office website here
Stage 1 Options - B)1OF: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Select one Professional Work Experience module in (Stage 1) Year 1. The long placement (EEEN40210) is recommended. However, you may need to take the short placement (EEEN40200) if you have gaps in your learning or other special requirements.
EEEN40210	ME Prof. Work Exp. (Long)	2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum)	30
EEEN40200	ME Prof. Work Exp. (Short)	Summer	10
Stage 1 Options - B)1OF: PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Select one Professional Work Experience module in (Stage 1) Year 1. The long placement (EEEN40210) is recommended. However, you may need to take the short placement (EEEN40200) if you have gaps in your learning or other special requirements.
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE ONLY: Stage 1 Option modules, not normally available. Students taking the short Professional Work Experience must choose at least 4 modules from this list for the Spring trimester. See the guidance document on the College Office website here and consult the Programme Director.
COMP47670	Data Science in Python (MD)	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
COMP40660	Advances in Wireless Networking	Spring	5
EEEN30030	Electromagnetic Waves	Spring	5
EEEN30050	Signal Processing: Theory and Applications	Spring	5
EEEN30060	Communication Theory	Spring	5
EEEN30120	Analogue Electronics	Spring	5
EEEN30150	Modelling and Simulation	Spring	5
EEEN40070	Neural Engineering	Spring	5
EEEN40280	Digital & Embedded Systems	Spring	5
EEEN40600	Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits	Spring	5
MEEN30140	Professional Engineering (Finance)	Spring	5
Stage 1 Options - C)MIN0OF: SPRING OPTIONS WITH SHORT PWE ONLY: Stage 1 Option modules, not normally available. Students taking the short Professional Work Experience must choose at least 4 modules from this list for the Spring trimester. See the guidance document on the College Office website here and consult the Programme Director.
Stage 2 Core Modules
EEEN40240	ME Elec&Comp Eng Project	2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)	25
EEEN40010	Control Theory	Autumn	5
EEEN40580	Optimisation Techniques for Engineers	Autumn	5
MEEN40430	Professional Engineering (Management)	Spring	5
Stage 2 Core Modules
Stage 2 Options - A)2OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: Choose two option modules from this list. See the guidance document on the College Office website here and consult the Programme Director.
ACM40290	Numerical Algorithms	Autumn	5
EEEN40050	Wireless Systems	Autumn	5
EEEN40060	Digital Communications	Autumn	5
EEEN40130	Advanced Signal Processing	Autumn	5
EEEN40150	Radio-Frequency Electronics	Autumn	5
EEEN40310	Power Electronics Technology	Autumn	5
EEEN40570	Analogue Integrated Circuits	Autumn	5
EEEN40680	Intro. to Quantum Computing	Autumn	5
EEEN40720	Machine Learning for Engineers	Autumn	5
Stage 2 Options - A)2OF: AUTUMN OPTIONS: Choose two option modules from this list. See the guidance document on the College Office website here and consult the Programme Director.
Stage 2 Options - B)2OF: SPRING OPTIONS: Choose two option modules from this list. See the guidance document online from the College Office website: here and consult the Programme Director.
COMP47670	Data Science in Python (MD)	Autumn and Spring (separate)	5
COMP40660	Advances in Wireless Networking	Spring	5
EEEN40070	Neural Engineering	Spring	5
EEEN40280	Digital & Embedded Systems	Spring	5
EEEN40600	Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits	Spring	5
EEEN40690	Quantum Computing	Spring	5
MEEN30140	Professional Engineering (Finance)	Spring	5
Stage 2 Options - B)2OF: SPRING OPTIONS: Choose two option modules from this list. See the guidance document online from the College Office website: here and consult the Programme Director.

		Award		GPA
Programme	Module Weightings	Rule Description	Description
MTEMP006	Stage 2 - 50.00% Stage 1 - 50.00%	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