Introduction
The Graduate Diploma (Grad Dip)/Master of Engineering (MEng) in Computer Engineering Programme combines software and hardware developments of computer, electronic and communication systems into a condensed course of study that will give you a much sought after background for today's demanding job market.
The first year of the programme (i.e. the Graduate Diploma) is designed to meet the needs of computer and electronic industries by providing broadly based training in computer engineering with particular emphasis on software design and digital computing. It is particularly suitable for people who wish to augment their analytical skills with knowledge of software engineering, computer programming, computer systems, computer networks & data communications and digital electronics.
The second year of the programme provides a study course dedicated to computer and communications systems and engineering, and designed to meet the needs of graduates who wish to further develop their professional, technical and analytical skills in these disciplines.
Objectives
To provide a broadly based training in computer engineering for graduates who wish to augment their analytical skills with skills and knowledge of computer systems, computer programming, software engineering data communications and digital electronics.
To provide a programme of study dedicated to computer systems and engineering, that meet the needs of graduates who wish to further develop their professional, technical and analytical skills in this discipline.
Programme Content
Year 1: Graduate Diploma In Computer Engineering
Semester 1
Digital Electronics 1, C++ Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Networks 1, The Engineer as a Professional
Semester 2
Digital Systems 4, Real Time Systems , Computer Networks 2, Distributed Systems, Engineering Management
Year 2: Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering
Semester 3
Elective 1, Elective 2, Project 1, Electives: Digital Signal Processing, Information Theory & Coding, Advanced Digital System Design
Semester 4
Elective 3, Elective 4, Project 2, Electives: Processor Architecture, Digital Control, Digital Communications, Adavanced Topic Seminars
Elective modules offered may vary.
Careers
The programme will equip graduates for careers in specialised areas in organisations primarily concerned with developments in computing, software, communications and electronics. Typical careers include:
Engineering support of computer networks and data communications systems operations/management
Design and development of computer networks and telecommunication systems
Software engineering and consultancy personnel
Computer network managers/service engineers
Computer/software application, commissioning, implementation and support specialists
Design group leaders, junior project managers, software systems managers
Research and Development Engineers
Doctorate postgraduate studies
Entrance Requirements
Primary degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) in a relevant engineering, science or technology discipline. Applications from graduates from other disciplines who have a significant mathematics or computing element in their primary degree will also be considered.
Students may progress to the masters programme (MEng in Computer Engineering) if they attain a minimum standard of a Second Class Honourss grade 2 (2.2) in the Graduate Diploma.
What to Include with your Application
- Qualification transcripts and certificates
- English language qualification if English is not your first language
- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English.
- A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
Application Fee
An application fee will apply from January 2011 to all postgraduate programmes. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for more information on the application fee.
Tuition Fee
The University recognises that many students are experiencing serious financial constraints in the present economic climate. Accordingly the Fees Office will endeavour to accommodate, where possible, the payment of fees via an agreed instalment payment plan. For further details please contact the Fees Office at feesoffice@ul.ie. Click here for details on the fee schedule.
For further information please contact
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering webpages - Click here
or Course Director: Dr Hussain Mahdi. Tel : 353-61-213492 Email : hussain.mahdi@ul.ie
