Electronic Design

ProfDip Electronic Design

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 20)

Ireland has a dynamic electronic design industry that employs over eight thousand people and generates export revenue of approximately €9 Billion per annum. The industry depends for its success on the continuing development of talent to the highest international standards. The Professional Diploma in Electronic Design is designed to help electronics graduates transition into design and/or to improve their professional skills.



Until recently, it has been impossible for engineers working in industry to gain access to the graduate-level electronic design modules offered by University College Dublin because attendance at the Belfield campus was compulsory; this made participation impossible for those outside Dublin and for those in full-time employment.



By making selected modules available online, this programme provides a unique opportunity to learn from world leaders in embedded systems, power electronics, mixed-signal, RF, and microwave circuit design, while in employment. Modules are also taught by leaders in the field who regularly publish in the top journals and conferences.



Who should Apply?



Part Time option suitable for:



Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes

International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Modules & Delivery Mode



The Professional Diploma in Electronic Design comprises 20 credits of Option Modules (four modules). These modules are selected from eight modules that are offered across the Spring and Autumn Trimesters. Students taking EEEN40600 Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits are strongly advised to take EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits first.

All lectures are in the morning of weekdays with labs in the afternoon. Remote lectures & labs are available for those who cannot attend in person*. *Please note however, some attendance may be required as some modules may have in-person exams.

Applicants should hold a BE degree in Electronic Engineering or equivalent (NFQ Level 8 or equivalent ).

The following entry routes are available:



Prof Dip in Electronic Design (Jan) PT (T360)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline Rolling*



Prof Dip Electronic Design (Sept) PT (T362)

Duration 2 Years

Attend Part Time

Deadline Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

2 Years Part Time Blended

NEXT INTAKE: 2024/2025 January

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

Many leading multinational companies in the electronics industry, including Analog Devices, Bosch, Cadence, Infineon, Intel, Microchip, ON Semiconductor, Qorvo, Synopsys, and Xilinx, have design centres in Ireland that specialise in some or all of digital design, power, mixed-signal and RF circuits. Electronic design companies are constantly in search of highly-skilled design engineers, and invest heavily in the professional development of their staff.