Electronic Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

Close up of microchip
Close up of microchip
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
40*
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 746
Entry Requirements
332 Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

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Overview

Small, lightweight, portable devices like smartphones and tablets combine wireless technology with processing power to provide internet, communications and leisure functionality while on the move. They are now driving how we live, work and play. Combining low power consumption with microchip design, telecommunication and control circuitry (hardware) and the operating system software, they are the ultimate electronic system. MTU’s MT 746 programme is designed to equip engineers to work at this level.

Electronic systems are used for the collection, processing and transmission of information. From the most sophisticated machines in industry, to cars, household appliances and personal items, all have the same thing in common: they are “intelligent”. On a printed circuit board (PCB), surrounded by analogue and digital circuitry, there is a microprocessor, or maybe several, which has a clock (heartbeat). On every cycle the microprocessor executes an instruction from whatever programming it is running (software) – this ability is what makes the system intelligent. Intelligence, control and communications, theory and practice form the core material of this course.


Students undertake a relevant work placement of no less than 7 weeks between April and September of third year. The placement is supported by a member of lecturing staff in MTU together with a workplace mentor. The aim of the work placement module is to introduce the student to the types of work practices, procedures and environments that they are likely to encounter as professional engineers. The module will provide students with structured opportunities to participate in the practical application of theoretical knowledge gained during the programme as well as develop key graduate competencies.

Accreditation

Yes. The Level 7 in Electronic engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland for Associate Membership.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

Year 1 is a good mix of practice and theory, so on average, that’s about 12 hours in the class and 12 hours in the laboratory.

  • Theory: how basic electronic circuits work, e.g. resistors, transistors, digital gates
  • Software: how to write software
  • Mathematics: this is required as everything in engineering has a formula which tells you how it works
  • Laboratory work: you will build, test and characterise low-voltage circuits using custom take-home lab kits. You will also learn how to present your work, both in written reports and oral presentations

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

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Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

Note: Typically 40 class places are allocated between MT 846 and MT 746.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are highly employable and can find work in many areas, including electronics, product development, IT, gaming, telecoms, manufacturing and smart power industries.

Modern society is increasingly dependent on smart, connected electronic systems and devices. These systems support mobile phone connectivity, digital streaming services, ecommerce, modern medicine and tools such as smart electricity meters that contribute to future sustainability. Modern electronics is now omnipresent in every aspect of everyday life and underpins many innovative developments for future sustainability. Career opportunities and demand for Electronic Engineers is now unprecedented with most employers reported a significant skills shortage.

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified Level 7 graduates are eligible to progress to year 4 (final year)

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electronic Engineering

Question Time

Electronic engineering is small scale, low voltage, component level, microchips and programming. Electrical engineering is high power, mains electricity, generation, power lines, transformers, motor/generators and automation.

Grade 06/H7 in the Leaving Certificate exam is the minimum requirement, however, a higher grade is recommended. Mathematics is used in all engineering disciplines and provides the tools for complex problems to be understood and solved. You would need to be comfortable with mathematics.

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