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Primary degree (QQI Level 8) in a relevant engineering, science or technology discipline. Applications from graduates from other disciplines who have a significant mathematics or computing element in their primary degree will also...

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Primary degree (QQI Level 8) in a relevant engineering, science or technology discipline. Applications from graduates from other disciplines who have a significant mathematics or computing element in their primary degree will also be considered.

Students may progress to the masters programme (MEng in Computer Engineering) if they attain a minimum standard of a Second Class Honourss grade 2 (2.2) in the Graduate Diploma.

What to include with your application:
• Qualification transcripts and certificates
• English language qualification if English is not your first language
• Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
• A copy of your birth certificate (long document)

English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):

Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
• Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
• Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
• TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
• English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
• GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
• University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
• GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6

Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.

Expand+The Graduate Diploma/ Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering is a two-stage programme which provides a broadly based training in computer engineering for graduates who wish to augment their analytical skills with skills and knowledge of comput...

Hide-The Graduate Diploma/ Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering is a two-stage programme which provides a broadly based training in computer engineering for graduates who wish to augment their analytical skills with skills and knowledge of computer systems, computer programming, software engineering, data communications and digital electronics. It offers a combined programme of study dedicated to computer systems and engineering and designed to meet the needs of above graduates who also wish to further develop their professional, technical and analytical skills in this discipline.

Expand+The Graduate Diploma/Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering is a two-stage programme which provides a broadly based training in computer engineering for graduates who wish to augment their analytical skills with skills and knowledge of compute...

Hide-The Graduate Diploma/Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering is a two-stage programme which provides a broadly based training in computer engineering for graduates who wish to augment their analytical skills with skills and knowledge of computer systems, computer programming, software engineering, data communications and digital electronics. It offers a combined programme of study dedicated to computer systems and engineering and designed to meet the needs of above graduates who also wish to further develop their professional, technical and analytical skills in this discipline.

Overview
Programme Aims:
• To provide a broadly based training in computer engineering for graduates who wish to augment their analytical skills with skills and knowledge of computer systems, computer programming, software engineering, data communications and digital electronics.
• To provide a programme of study dedicated to computer systems and engineering, that meet the needs of graduates who wish to further develop their professional, technical and analytical skills in this discipline.

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The Graduate Diploma in Computer Engineering is a one year, full-time programme and the mode of operation is based on the modular system. It consist of a taught component extending over two semesters, and comprises ten modules i...

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The Graduate Diploma in Computer Engineering is a one year, full-time programme and the mode of operation is based on the modular system. It consist of a taught component extending over two semesters, and comprises ten modules in total. Students who successfully complete the Graduate Diploma programme and achieve the University’s required academic standard, may normally proceed to the Master’s programme for a second year. The second year of the programme involves two taught modules (electives) per semester, and a research-based project work. The project is a major component of the Master’s programme and spans the entire academic year i.e. the Autumn and Spring Semesters. The project presents a piece of significant original work with high analytical content and, as such, it is expected that the results will be disseminated through publication in the research literature.

Year 1: Graduate Diploma
Semester 1:
• Digital Electronics 1
• C++ Programming
• Software Engineering
• Computer Networks 1
• The Engineer as a Professional

Semester 2:
• Digital Systems 4
• Real Time Systems
• Computer Networks 2
• Distributed Systems
• Engineering Management

Year 2:
Semester 3:
• Elective 1
• Elective 2
• Project 1

Electives: (Elective Modules Offered May Vary)
• Digital Signal Processing
• Information Theory & Coding
• Advanced Digital System Design

Semester 4:
• Elective 3
• Elective 4
• Project 2

Electives: (Elective modules offered may vary)
• Processor Architecture
• Digital Control
• Digital Communications
• Advanced Topic Seminars

Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

Expand+Graduate Profile
The programme will equip graduates for careers in specialised areas in organisations primarily concerned with developments in computing, software, communications and electronics.

Typical careers include:
• Engineering support o...

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The programme will equip graduates for careers in specialised areas in organisations primarily concerned with developments in computing, software, communications and electronics.

Typical careers include:
• Engineering support of computer networks and data communications systems operations/management
• Design and development of computer networks and telecommunication systems
• Software engineering and consultancy personnel
• Computer network managers/service engineers
• Computer/software application, commissioning, implementation and support specialists
• Design group leaders, junior project managers, software systems managers
• Research and Development Engineers
• Doctorate postgraduate studies