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.

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

Year One

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

Year Two

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

Year Three

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

Year Four

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

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six O6/H7
Maths O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7

At least two H5

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Number of Places	40

Special Requirements

Work Placement

The work placement modules are an integral part of the course. The aim of the placement is to provide learners with an opportunity to gain skills, experience and competence. Please note that with while the institute will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner. Travel and accommodation are the responsibility of the learner.

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Student Experience

-- Christopher Crossan

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at LYIT. The level of support from staff and colleagues was exceptional throughout my four years there. I found the balance of software and hardware modules mixed with practical assignments helped develop a range of core skillsets that broadened my career options after graduating.

The additional year of the Embedded Systems Design, was particularly beneficial. I discovered it is currently a skillset in demand within the industry. I use certain learnings from this course on a daily basis in my current position in Analog Devices in Limerick. Also I believe I will continue to do so further into my career

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Telecommunications
High-end Manufacturing
Medical Devices
Micro-electronics Fabrication
Computing

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Medical Devices Industry
Technical Sales & Marketing
Product Designer
Technical Sales Manager
Research Engineer
Technical Support Manager

Employer Testimonials

-- Randox Teoranta

At Randox Teoranta, we’re proud to lead the way when it comes to global diagnostic research and development. Our next-generation site in Dungloe, Co. Donegal, has not only produced a range of innovative stroke and digestive health arrays in the last few years, but also the pioneering of an Alzheimers’ disease test with the potential to revolutionise the way dementia sufferers are diagnosed.

Our scientific breakthroughs, however, are not just a victory for our scientists – they’re equally the triumph of our talented mechanical design engineers, electronic design engineers, embedded systems engineers and software developers who design and create the technology on which these new arrays are used. This means that not only is our science a world-first, but so is our technology. For that reason, we often look to the Letterkenny Institute of Technology where we know we can find technology placement students and graduates of the highest standard – in knowledge, skill, attitude and employability. Students from LYIT have been instrumental in the design and production of some of our machines which are now sold to labs around the world – most notably the RX Misano, Evidence MultiStat and Evidence Evolution. Currently, nine of our 25 engineers and software developers have come from LYIT and we hope to continue this trend in the future. We look forward to continuing to nurture our bond with LYIT over the coming years.

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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