Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Systems
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Course Overview
This course equips students with the practical skills required to be a practical electronic or electrical engineer. Students study the basic concepts in electrical and electronic systems, the equipment used, and the practical applications of these to innovate solutions for local and international industry in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Electrical Services, Control, Automation, Energy Production and Renewable Technologies.
Electronics or automation is required to add functionality to an engineered product. Keeping automation safe, controlled and efficient is the aim of the electronic engineer. This course prepares graduates for immediate application in some of the world's largest companies, including local and regional companies.
What makes this course different
The demand from industry for Electrical and Electronic graduates exceeds the number of graduates currently produced locally and nationally.
Graduates of this course will be capable of contributing to the specification, design, manufacture and commissioning of Electrical/Electronic based systems, products and devices.
Graduates of this course will be capable of undertaking further and continual professional development.
Graduates of this course will be capable of working and contributing as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Graduates of this course will be capable of gaining professional recognition as Associated or Incorporated Engineers within the international community. The level 7 in Electrical and Electronic Systems has been accredited by Engineers Ireland for associate membership.
Understanding the Industry
Electronics is the mechanism of sensing and control, and is also the driver behind the User Interface which is becoming more present in our world, from phones to touch screen vending to contactless payments and smart wearables. It may be thought that software drives these systems but electronic controllers are programmed to make decisions without reference to software or external communications links. A good example is a wind turbine which can operate autonomously for long periods as long as electricity is connected, or a car's ECU or infotainment systems, many of which still do not have internet connectivity.
Electronics are everywhere and it is powered by electricity. Understanding and being able to work with these two sectors is fundamental to the development of a technological future. Driving how this will develop is the EU "Chips Act" which will guide semiconductor technology development.
Career Opportunities
There are over 60,000 people involved in the Electronic/Electrical area in Ireland, designing, testing, manufacturing, selling, installing, and maintaining equipment. Almost every major technology company in the world has a presence in Ireland including Apple, Intel, IBM, Amazon, Google, Controlsoft, Irish Rail.
Future Careers:
- ECAD Technician
- Control and Instrumentation Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Installation and Diagnostic Engineer
In these areas:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Telecommunications
- Computer Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Renewable Energy
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Course Delivery and Modules
There are on average 24 contact hours per week for each stage of the course of which approximately 60% is practical with the remaining 40% consisting of classroom lectures.
External work placement takes place in Year 2. In Year 3 there are two streams of study that the student can choose from at the end of Year 2. These are Electronic or Electrical Engineering. In the final year, students undertake a year-long project.
- Mathematics
- Electrical Fundamentals
- ECAD (Electronic Computer-Aided Design)
- Electronic Devices
- Embedded Systems
- Engineering Practice
- Electronic Circuits
- Electrical Principles
- Mathematics - Calculus
- Linear Circuit Analysis
- Electronic Systems
- Embedded Systems
- Sensors
- Mathematical Analysis
- Engineering Practice
- External Placement
- Computerised Instrumentation
- Mathematics - Signals & Systems
- Digital Systems Design
- Applied Control Engineering
- Automation
- Project Year 3
- Power Electronics
- Computer NetworksGroup Electives:
- Group Elective 1 (Electronics): Digital Signal Processing, Engineering Design, Electronic Systems Design
- OR Group Elective 2 (Electrical): Electrical Engineering, Electrical Machines, Renewable Energy, Electrical Services Engineering
Work placement
In Year 2 students undertake a minimum of 8 weeks of industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.
Professional Accreditations
Engineers Ireland Accreditation: This course is recognised by Engineers Ireland as meeting international standards commensurate with Associate Engineer (A. Eng) standing. Engineers Ireland’s accreditation is an objective evaluation and approval of third level engineering programmes, ensuring that they meet international standards, the needs of the engineering profession and broader responsibilities to society, environment and economy.
Accreditation is a periodic assessment of a programme of engineering education against accepted standards. The hallmark of a professional engineer is the ability to apply the learning outcomes gained during study to real world situations. These are assessed as working experiences or learned competences.
Graduates of accredited programmes, at the appropriate standard, may go on to achieve one of the professional titles of Chartered Engineer, Associate Engineer and Engineering Technician. Find out more about the Engineers Ireland Accreditation Criteria.
Education Progression
On completion of this course, students will be eligible to transfer to Year 4 of the Level 8 course: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or the BSc (Hons) in Engineering Entrepreneurship Add-on. (This will be subject to student numbers. Where places are limited, offers will be linked to the final GPA achieved.)
B.Sc. (Hons) in Engineering Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Fees and Funding
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Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
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How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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