| Course Name |
Engineering - Software Engineering |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
9067 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
How to apply
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact the admissions department in Athlone for details.
*External students can transfer to add-on courses provided that their previous qualifications meet the entry requirements. |
| Qualification Letters |
BEng (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year add-on |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements Applicants should hold a BEng in Computer Engineering, BSc in Computer Engineering with Network Infrastructure or an equivalent level 7 qualification. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
The Faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in the country. Lecturers have extensive industry experience which enriches their teaching skills...
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The Faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in the country. Lecturers have extensive industry experience which enriches their teaching skills and competencies. You will be part of an exciting software development environment with advanced research and strong links to industry.
What is this course about?
What do I do in the first year?
• Building and testing electronic circuits based on the Arduino microcontroller
• Configuring small networks based on Cisco CCENT
• How a computer works inside the box, based on CompTIA A+
• Introduction to Java programming
• Complete an electronic project
• Computer applications (Microsoft Office User System)
• Mathematics
Year 2 and 3 extend your knowledge and application of computer engineering. You will complete a predefined project in year 2 and have the opportunity to develop your understanding in a particular area of interest in year 3 with your own project. The project could be in an area such as IoT/ connected devices, software or the wider electronics and communications area.
Why take this course?
Computer engineers play a vital role in the research, design, development and installation of the hardware and software. Among the areas where computer engineers are employed are voice and data transmission, gaming, medical devices, cloud technology, smart transport general technology support services, and energy management.
Courses in the Computer Engineering Stream will provide you with the skills necessary for a career in the computer, software and electronics industry. You will develop the necessary theoretical knowledge in areas that are crucial to computer engineering and the skills in computer systems administration and problem-solving.
The Faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in the country. Lecturers have extensive industry experience which enriches their teaching skills and competencies.
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Year 1: Software Project, Databases, Software Design, Networks, Agile Methodologies, Client-Side Technology, The Engineer in Society, Software Design, Distributed Systems, Agile Methodologies, Security. |
| Assessment Method |
Assessment information
The course will be assessed using a variety of techniques including:
• Mini-projects,
• Presentations,
• Group work,
• Examinations,
• Multiple-choice tests,
• A large individual project. |
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Professional accreditation
You are eligible to apply to Engineers Ireland to use the registered professional title of Associate Engineer. Graduates of the BEng in Computer Engineering are deemed to have reached the educational standard of Associate Engineer by Engineers Ireland. The qualification is recognised under the Sydney Accord by more than 40 countries worldwide, including the EU, the US, Australia and Canada. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Prospects
Computer engineering students graduating from this stream will be in a position to take up careers as computer engineers in a range of industries. Possible employers include Google, Microsoft, Dropbox, eBay/Paypal, Yahoo!, Facebook,...
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Computer engineering students graduating from this stream will be in a position to take up careers as computer engineers in a range of industries. Possible employers include Google, Microsoft, Dropbox, eBay/Paypal, Yahoo!, Facebook, Amazon, VMWare, SAP, Ericsson, McAfee.
Further study
Graduates with honours are eligible to apply to join the Master of Science in Software Engineering (Level 9), Master of Science in Applied Software Engineering (Level 9), Research Masters in Software Engineering and PhD (Research) at AIT or appropriate postgraduate programmes at other third-level institutions.
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact Details
Dr Enda Fallon
Head of Department, Computer
and Software Engineering
Tel: +353 (0)90 6471877
Email: Enda.Fallon@tus.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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