Qualification : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/PAC code : MH304
CAO Points : 307
Closing Date : 01 July 2023
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
There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH304 Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject.
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 Master’s 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).
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)
A transfer pathway exists from first year MH201 BSc Science to second year MH304 Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Students must attain 50% in the first sitting of first year examinations. There is no limit on places.
- 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).
Head of Department
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Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Radiospace
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Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Computer Science
Department of Human Health Institute
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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 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 2023 to the Access Office.
Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.
01 February 2023
Additional Information
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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