Qualification : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/PAC code : MH304
CAO Points : 353
Closing Date : 13 September 2024
MH304 Bachelor of Electronic Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland and is recognised internationally. The five year Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University is also accredited by Engineers Ireland and meets the educational standard required to become a chartered engineer.
In MH304 Electronic Engineering, students take the same modules in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year.
In 4th year, students specialise in one of the following three options:
- Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
- Electronic Engineering (EEG)
- Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
Students who achieve a 2.2 grade (50%) minimum in 3rd year may choose the MEng stream
Transfer pathways:
- 1st year MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304
BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.
- 1st year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering to 2nd year MH306 BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices subject to passing first year and to places being available.
Why choose this degree?
- Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, radio and wireless communications, biomedical engineering research, dynamics and control research, wave energy research, and robotics. Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and developing areas.
- Students progressing into the 5th year Masters route, have the option in 4th year to complete one of the following: 6 month industry work experience / Erasmus or Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).
New Engineering Scholarship
W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering
The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett.
The scholarship provides 3,000 to eligible first year students taking a Level 8 course that is accredited by Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University. Currently this refers to MH304 only.
Two scholarships are available to registered first year students each year.
For more details, visit the website.
www.mu.ie/scholarships
Duration: 4/5 years
Students take the same modules in first, second and third year. In fourth year, students specialise in one of the following three options:
- Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
- Electronic Engineering (EEG)
- Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
- Third year students complete 9 taught modules (5 credits each) over semester 1 & 2, and a community-based PBL (Project Based Learning) module (15 credits) in semester 2.
- Students have two progression routes out of the programme to qualification, depending on their grade average in third year
- In fourth year students specialise in one of the following three options, completing their degree with a BE honours:
- Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
- Electronic Engineering (EEG)
- Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
OR
Students with a minimum of 2:2 grade (50%) in third year may complete a further 2 years to graduate with an ME in Electronic Engineering.
Work experience is available to students in the fourth year of the 5 year Masters. Students may alternatively choose Erasmus, Study
Abroad or a Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).
Transfer pathways:
- 1st year MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304
BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.
- 1st year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering to 2nd year MH306 BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices subject to passing first year and to places being available.
Head of Department
Academic
Academic
Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Radiospace
Academic
Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Computer Science
Department of Human Health Institute
Academic
Academic
Academic
Academic
Academic
| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | N/A | H4 |
| Science | Yes | O6 | H7 |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any written tests that may be required, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2024 to the Access Office.
Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
13 September 2024
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Physics with Chemistry or Technology) & H4 Mathematics. MH304 Round 1 Points 2023: 353
Applicants under 23 years of age need to have attained at least 350 points in their Leaving Certificate or equivalent plus basic entry requirements.
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
New Engineering Scholarship
W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering
The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett.
The scholarship provides 3,000 to eligible first year students taking a Level 8 course that is accredited by Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University. Currently this refers to MH304 only.
Two scholarships are available to registered first year students each year.
For more details, visit the website.
www.mu.ie/scholarships
The Maynooth Education
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Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students