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To apply for this programme:

All applicants should apply through https://dcuie.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/.

Please submit certified academic transcripts for all years of study at college or university in original language*, wi...

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To apply for this programme:

All applicants should apply through https://dcuie.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/.

Please submit certified academic transcripts for all years of study at college or university in original language*, with certified English translations if applicable,

If applicable, provide evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements. Please see link http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml.

* Where an applicant is in their final year of their undergraduate degree, please submit certified transcripts for all years completed to date.

Please note if you are a non EU student and require a study visa, you are not eligible to apply for part-time programmes as study visas are only granted for full-time programmes.

Application Deadlines:
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until the following dates:

For January 2022 intake:
- Closing date for non-EU applicants is 6th December 2021.
- Closing date for EU applicants is 6th December 2021.

For September 2022 intake:
- Closing date for non-EU applicants is 1st July 2022.
- Closing date for EU applicants is 31st July 2022.

Note: applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU, are advised to apply as early as possible.

Queries:
Queries from EU applicants should be directed to postgraduateadmissions@dcu.ie

Queries from non-EU applicants should be directed to international.office@dcu.ie

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This programme is focused on the Internet of Things [IoT] and leads to a final Award of MSc in Electronic and Computer Technology [IoT]. It aims to provide a pathway for bachelor’s degree graduates, existing ICT professionals, and th...

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This programme is focused on the Internet of Things [IoT] and leads to a final Award of MSc in Electronic and Computer Technology [IoT]. It aims to provide a pathway for bachelor’s degree graduates, existing ICT professionals, and those wishing to convert from associated disciplines, to acquire the necessary skills to pursue careers in the IoT technology and applications domain.

The Internet of Things [IoT] is a computing concept describing the inter-connectivity and collaboration of a wide variety of everyday physical objects connected via the internet. Rapid IoT development has been driven by ongoing research and technological advances (notably in 5G mobile communications and in Artificial Intelligence). IoT technologies are enabling a wide range of business opportunities in the context of “smart” homes, neighbourhoods and cities and in the exploitation of intelligent infrastructure and services, in areas such as transport, power and healthcare.

IoT systems involve the convergence of multiple technologies, existing and new, including Sensors & Actuators, Low-energy Communication, Networking and Cloud, Big Data & Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Security and Application Deployment and Management.

There are two intakes onto the programme, in February and September, and flexible study options are provided. Due to the scheduling of project deadlines, full-time students who start in September can complete the programme within 12 months, while full-time students who start in February can complete the programme within 18 months.

NFQ Level 9 Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate exit awards are also available.

This programme satisfies the educational requirement for an Irish Graduate Programme visa for non-EEA students.

Programme
Programme Structure Outline
Students take a total of eight taught modules plus a year-long masters project. Taught modules are taken in Semester 1 (Sept-Dec) and Semester 2 (Jan-Apr). The masters project runs from October to August of the following calendar year, so students beginning their programme in September can complete in a total of 12 months.

Students may opt to begin their programme in January (Semester 2), in which case they start their project the following October, completing the programme in a total of 18 months.

Part-time students have the flexibility of taking the programme over multiple years (up to a maximum of four years).

Note: The part-time study option is available to EU-status students only. Non-EU students who require a visa to study in Ireland must take the programme on a full-time basis.

Module and Major Choices
The MEng in Electronic and Computer Engineering programme structure and module choices may be viewed at this link.

An introduction to each Major topic is available at this link.

Please note that module and major offerings are renewed on a regular basis. Available modules are confirmed in advance of each academic year, in April/May.

The Masters Project
The masters project is a 12-month, 30-credit module that allows students to put theoretical knowledge of engineering to use in a practical project related to their major topic. Students will develop skills in planning and managing their engineering project, researching leading-edge methods and technologies, designing and implementing an engineering solution, and documenting and presenting outcomes of their key findings at a professional standard. Each student works individually with an academic member of staff acting as their project supervisor.

Key Programme Objectives
To obtain a systematic understanding of the theory, concepts and methods at the forefront of knowledge pertaining to selected topics chosen from a wide set within Electronic and Computer Engineering

To form a critical awareness of the present-day state-of-the-art and current developments and research at the forefront of a range of selected specialised areas in Electronic and Computer Engineering together with a knowledge and understanding of specialised Electronic and Computer Engineering practice, methods and techniques

To develop the ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering problems and to integrate knowledge, handle complexity and formulate judgements related to Electronic and Computer Engineering problems

To develop the skills to design components, systems or processes to meet specific needs and the knowledge and understanding of analysis and design processes and techniques and the ability to apply them in unfamiliar situations

To allow a more intensive exposure to modern, industry-relevant technologies through specialised Majors topics

Course Life
Why do this course?
- Study part-time or full-time for maximum flexibility.

- A modern, state of the art building with excellent teaching, laboratory, workshop and computing facilities.

- High graduate employment rate.

- Provides an excellent preparation ground for Ph.D research.

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Opportunities will arise in Irish and International high-tech industry roles, including:

Technology Evangelist
Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) Officer
Management Information Systems Director
Computer and Information Resear...

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Opportunities will arise in Irish and International high-tech industry roles, including:

Technology Evangelist
Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) Officer
Management Information Systems Director
Computer and Information Research Scientist
IoT Systems Architect
Computer Systems Analyst
Application Developer
Systems Architects

Graduates from programmes in the School have been employed by small-to-medium (SME) companies and many multinationals including Google, Intel, Texas Instruments, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Amazon. However, the skills learned are fundamental and can also be applied to many other disciplines. In addition, the Masters Project will also greatly improve the graduate's employment potential.