Engineering - Electronic Engineering with Computer Systems - Moylish
This programme is ideal if you want to build an Electronic Engineering career in Design, Manufacturing, Servicing, Marketing or Consultancy. As a graduate, you will have both practical and academic expertise in the area of electronic engineering, telecommunications and in computer and networking systems.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
A minimum of 4 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including English/Irish plus a minimum of O5 in Mathematics.
QQI FET/FETAC
TUS accepts QQI-FET/FETAC awards for entry on all courses of study. Please refer to our Admissions information for details.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this programme have worked in positions such as:
• Electronic Design Engineer
• Embedded Design Engineer
• Test/Maintenance Engineer/Technician
• Industry Sales/Marketing
Further Study
Successful graduates of this programme are eligible to progress to the Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering.
Further information
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
Please apply for a direct entry course on the TUS Midwest campuses (see "Application Weblink" above).
Please note that applicants are limited to a maximum of two direct entry applications. The first direct entry application received will be considered your first preference.
Course Overview
This programme is ideal if you want to build an Electronic Engineering career in Design, Manufacturing, Servicing, Marketing or Consultancy. As a graduate, you will have both practical and academic expertise in the area of electronic engineering, telecommunications and in computer and networking systems.
The programme includes practical and project-based learning in well-equipped modern laboratories. The department maintains close links with local industries and consequently many of our graduates are offered employment even before graduation.
The hands-on nature of this programme means that you learn more than just the theory, you learn the skills that will put you a step ahead of the competition upon graduation. The wide scope of this programme gives you many possible career paths and allows you to develop your strengths for future employment.
Course Modules:
Year 1:
Analogue Electronics 1 Credits: 10
C Programming 1 Credits: 10
Digital Electronics Credits: 10
Electrical Technology 1 Credits: 10
Engineering Mathematics 1 Credits: 10
Engineering Science Credits: 5 Project 1 Credits: 5
Year 2:
Analogue Electronics 2 Credits: 10
C Programming 2 Credits: 10
Digital Design and Micro-Controllers Credits: 10
Electronic CAD, Build and Simulation Credits: 5
Engineering Mathematics 2 Credits: 10
Project 2 Credits: 5
Telecommunications and Networking Principles Credits: 10
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Email: Electronics.midwest@tus.ie