Why study Electronics with us?

    The Engineering Department specialises in three areas: Wireless Communications, Biomedical Diagnostics and Technologies, and the Intelligent Control of large machines – such as robotics or wave energy devices. We bring depth of knowledge into all aspects of our teaching.​ Our classes are small facilitating strong bonds across class mates, and also continuous support by all staff​.

    What are my options for studying Electronics at Maynooth?

      Options What you study CAO Code Points 2014
      Engineering Science as
    part of a Single Major
    or Joint Major Science
    degree    		 Engineering Science is taken with Mathematics, Computer Science and another Science subject in first year. In second year you take Engineering Science, Mathematics and another subject.
    You study two subjects in third year and either Single Major Engineering Science in fourth year or Engineering Science and the other third year subject as part of a Joint Major degree.    		 MH201 400
      Electronic Engineering
    as a specialised
    degree – with
    specialisms in either
    Computer Engineering,
    Communications
    Engineering or
    Electronic Engineering    		 You will study a common first, second and third year programme in Electronic Engineering. In fourth year students specialise in one of the following three options: Electronic Engineering
    with Computers, Electronic Engineering or Electronic Engineering with Communications. In third year, students spend six months on an industrial placement (students not placed in
    industry undertake a three months structured design experience which is devised to simulate the workplace experience and provide technical training).    		 MH304 435