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Master of Engineering Degree in Electronic Engineering

About the Course

Master of Engineering Degree in Electronic System Design
and
Postgraduate Diploma in Electronic System Design

Masters of Engineering Degree in Electronic Engineering
This M.Eng programme is targeted specifically at the area of Electronic Design Engineering. There is a wide breadth and depth requirement in the techniques regarded as indispensable for the design of modern complex electronic products. In the field of Electronic Design Engineering it is unlikely that any single individual will possess all the required skills to sufficient depth. In reality each individual Engineer must endeavour to reach a depth of knowledge in a chosen speciality to allow participation in that discipline as part of a team. The Engineer must also possess a breadth of skills and knowledge to ensure they are not too constrained by their speciality and also to allow for constructive interaction with Engineers from other disciplines.

Electronics Equipment Electronic systems can be viewed as a combination of analogue, digital and software sub-systems. Design problems or tasks are often partitioned into sub-systems in each of these categories, and perhaps some others, where they can be tackled by specialist Engineers. Modern Engineers need specialist knowledge i.e. the depth of knowledge to function effectively but must also understand more than just their narrow area and in smaller companies will be required to contribute across a broader spectrum of skills. For example, digital designers need to understand clock skew, cross talk, fan out limitations and much more to be effective while software engineers performing real time software design typically must understand the principles of microprocessor performance and input/output latencies to be effective. This Masters Degree Programme aims to give the students the necessary depth and breadth of knowledge to be effective at a professional level.

Electronics Engineering - Cara Hutchings This M.Eng programme requires the student to take four modules in the major (i.e. depth) area which in the current structure is Digital Design. The student will also be required to take a further three modules to give breadth to their studies, which in this case are in the areas of software and high frequency design. This combination of 7 technical modules delivers the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills required of a modern graduate. The student is also required to study a module on Technical Innovation and Research Methods which aims to provide lifelong learning and self-learning skills in the crucially important area of research and innovation. In total the student will take eight taught modules. The Project and dissertation permits further opportunity for skills, knowledge and expertise to be developed and practiced.

What do I Need?

MASTER OF ENGINEERING IN ELECTRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN

Length of course: 1 year (September 2010 – September 2011)

Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Diploma is awarded to successful students who choose not to complete the Project Dissertation

electronic Follow-on Postgraduate studies possible for graduates PhD

Entry requirements for the Honours Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering:
(a) Engineering Graduates
* Applicants who hold a Bachelors Degree at honours level 8 in Electronic Engineering, at a minimum award level of 2nd class honours grade 2 (2.2), are eligible for entry to the programme.
* Applicants who hold a Bachelors Degree at honours level 8 in Electronic Engineering (level 8) , at and award level of PASS are eligible for entry to the programme subject to relevant experience and an interview to determine their suitability for entry.
(b) Graduates in Equivalent Cognate Fields
* Applicants who hold a Bachelors Degree at honours level 8 in an equivalent relevant cognate field (e.g. scientific, mathematical or engineering discipline) at a minimum award level of 2nd class honours grade 2 (2.2), are eligible for entry to the programme subject to interview to determine their suitability for entry.
* Applicants who hold a Bachelors Degree at honours level 8 in an equivalent relevant cognate field (e.g. scientific, mathematical or engineering discipline) at and award level of PASS, are eligible for entry to the programme subject to relevant postgraduate experience and an interview to determine their suitability for entry

Recognised Internationally
Membership of Engineers Ireland

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities
This programme is aimed at the development of intellectual competencies to a M.Eng degree level in respect of design engineering skills and it also attempts to raise the value added by engineering professionals to their employers. It provides for technology and competitiveness enhancement in a strategically important industry as recommended by the Future Skills Group.

electronic_students_d The programme provides a valuable progression route from undergraduate to M.Eng degree, as well as providing a continuing professional development option for Electronic Engineering professionals in industry. Students will study a range of topics which are directly relevant to electronic design engineering and will have the opportunity of acquiring and developing more specialist knowledge through the dissertation element of the programme which accounts for one third of the credits on offer. The programme will provide specialised content in emerging areas and will develop research skills within graduates. The programme also focuses on innovation as a skill in its own right and to this end has a mandatory module on Innovation and Research Methods.

The programme is aimed at Electronic Engineering graduates or graduates of other related disciplines working within the ICT sector wishing to develop their knowledge of Electronic Design Engineering to M.Eng level.