CAO Code AU351
  Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

Electronic Engineering

4 years  /    Level 8  /    Full-time

Is this course for me?

Our Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electronic Engineering will prepare you for a career in the design and implementation of electronic and embedded systems applications in mobile and wireless communications. The programme includes an extended work placement which will significantly enhance your career opportunities. You really will be at the forefront of the future.

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Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
1 Mathematics 1 Mandatory 5 4
Engineering Science 1 Mandatory 5 4
Computing for Engineering Mandatory 5 4
Engineering Drawing & CAD Mandatory 5 4
Engineering Problem Based Learning 1 Mandatory 10 7
2 Engineering Science 2 Mandatory 5 4
Mathematics 2 Mandatory 5 4
Engineering Problem Based Learning 2 Mandatory 10 7
Programming 1 Mandatory 5 4
Engineering Workshop Mandatory 5 4
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
3 Mathematics 3 Mandatory 5 4
Electrical Technology 1 Mandatory 5 4
Electrical Technology 1 Mandatory 5 4
Communications Fundamentals Mandatory 5 3
Analogue Circuit Design 1 Mandatory 10 6
4 Mathematics 4 Mandatory 5 4
Electrical Technology 2 Mandatory 5 4
Microcontrollers Mandatory 5 4
Instrumentation Mandatory 5 4
Analogue Circuit Design 2 Mandatory 10 6
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
5 Mathematics 5 Mandatory 5 4
L7 Project 1 Mandatory 5 3
Embedded Systems 1 Mandatory 10 6
Digital Communications and Transmission Mandatory 5 4
Automation Technology 1 Mandatory 5 4
6 Mathematics 6 Mandatory 5 4
L7 Project 2 Mandatory 5 4
Analogue Electronics 2 Mandatory 10 6
Wireless Communications Mandatory 5 3
Engineering Management 1 Mandatory 5 4
SEMESTER MODULES MANDATORY/ELECTIVE CREDITS CONTACT HOURS
7 Automation Technology 2 Mandatory 5 4
L8 Project 1 Mandatory 5 3
Embedded Systems 2 Mandatory 5 4
Communications Technologies for Embedded Systems Mandatory 5 5
VHDL & Programming Mandatory 5 4
Engineering Management 2 Mandatory 5 4
8 Data Science & Machine Learning Mandatory 5 4
L8 Project 2 Mandatory 10 4
Embedded Systems 3 Mandatory 5 4
Networking of Embedded Systems Mandatory 5 5
Professional Practice Mandatory 5 3

Professional Recognition

The programme is accredited at associate level by Engineers Ireland.

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

  • Masters degree (by research) at LYIT.
  • Master’s degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad

Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.atudonegal.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees:
Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6406 / +353 (0)74 918 6410

Head of Department Dr. Jim Morrison
Email: jim.morrison@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6401

School and Department
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Electronic and Mechanical