Engineering - Electronic & Computer Engineering

Ireland has evolved into one of the world’s most important centres for high-tech businesses. The ICT sector in Ireland is a thriving and growing industry with 9 of the top 10 global ICT companies maintaining a presence in Ireland. The economic contribution of the sector is substantial with the ICT industry currently responsible for approximately 25% of Ireland’s total turnover, representing one-third of Ireland’s exports by value.



The MEngSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering is a year-long programme designed to meet the demands of modern high technology industries and to provide training for engineers who wish to work at a high level in the electronic and computer sectors worldwide.



You will develop an advanced understanding of the theory and technology of modern electronic and computer systems and their business environment. You will build your knowledge through taught modules and project work and you will learn about design, innovation and problem solving at a level significantly beyond that of your primary degree.

Stage 1 Core Modules

EEEN40290 MEngSc Project Summer 30



Stage 1 Options - B) Min 12 of:

Students must choose 12 Option Modules, with 6 modules in each Trimester. **** Modules chosen must be approved by the Programme Director. **** A minimum of 70 out of 90 credits must be at Level 4 (including the MEngSc Project). **** Students may be permitted to take some modules at lower levels to fill gaps in their prior learning, or to cover specific topics. ***Students wishing to take COMP47670 must select the Spring Trimester offering of this module.



ACM40290 Numerical Algorithms Autumn 5

COMP30040 Networks and Internet Systems Autumn 5

COMP30940 Information Security Autumn 5

COMP41670 Software Engineering Autumn 5

EEEN30110 Signals and Systems Autumn 5

EEEN30190 Digital System Design Autumn 5

EEEN40010 Control Theory Autumn 5

EEEN40050 Wireless Systems Autumn 5

EEEN40060 Digital Communications Autumn 5

EEEN40130 Advanced Signal Processing Autumn 5

EEEN40300 Entrepreneurship in Engineering Autumn 5

EEEN40310 Power Electronics Technology Autumn 5

EEEN40570 Analogue Integrated Circuits Autumn 5

EEEN40580 Optimisation Techniques for Engineers Autumn 5

EEEN40680 Intro. to Quantum Computing Autumn 5

EEEN40720 Machine Learning for Engineers Autumn 5

COMP47670 Data Science in Python (MD) Autumn and Spring (separate) 5

COMP40660 Advances in Wireless Networking Spring 5

COMP47650 Deep Learning Spring 5

COMP47970 Information Visualisation (Blended Delivery) Spring 5

EEEN30030 Electromagnetic Waves Spring 5

EEEN30050 Signal Processing: Theory and Applications Spring 5

EEEN30060 Communication Theory Spring 5

EEEN40070 Neural Engineering Spring 5

EEEN40280 Digital & Embedded Systems Spring 5

EEEN40600 Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits Spring 5

EEEN40690 Quantum Computing Spring 5

MEEN30140 Professional Engineering (Finance) Spring 5

MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5

- An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8 ) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalent in an Electrical, Electronic or Computer Engineering programme is required. Applicants should have studied: Mathematics, Signal Systems and Electromagnetics.

- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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1 year full-time

Delivery: On Campus

T257 MEngSc in Electronic & Computer Engineering Master of Engineering Science Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

There are excellent job opportunities available in the ICT sector in Ireland. The Irish Government is to amend the work permit processing system in a bid to attract overseas workers to fill skill gaps in crucial areas like ICT and engineering. The Government has an ongoing commitment to generate thousands of jobs in the ICT sector every year. At present there are as many as 5,000 job vacancies in Ireland’s burgeoning ICT sector and this gap could grow as Ireland hurtles towards becoming the digital capital of Europe. Prospective employers include: Accenture, Analog Devices, Intel, Microsoft, SAP, Synopsys and Xilinx.