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Why Study Electronic and Computer Engineering at UL?

This new Electronic and Computer Engineering degree has been developed in conjunction with industrial employers, to meet the demand for engineering graduates with strong skills in software and hardware engineering, along with mathematical analysis ability.

At the end of the second year, this new programme in Electronic and Computer Engineering will allow you to select a major option from five major options – Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Electrical Energy Engineering, and a General option.

Graduates of this degree programme will play key roles in the research, design, development, test and installation of future systems. They will frequently work in teams to tackle complex and challenging problems. Graduates may also pursue higher degrees by research (MEng, PhD, etc), or through taught postgraduate programmes (MSc, MEng, MBA, etc).

The programme of study thus offers excellent choice, thereby enhancing the range employment prospects and career choice options for the student.

Course Structure

The first two years of the programme provides students with a strong practical and theoretical foundation in: computing and programming languages, software, digital and analogue electronics, electrical science, and engineering mathematics. Students will be advised and guided by a personal adviser towards their choice of degree option to be undertaken in the final two years of the programme. The option choices include: Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Robotic Engineering, Electrical Energy Engineering and a General option which allows the students to select their own topics of interest from the other four options.

Work experience is integrated in year three through a positive and motivating thirty-week period of Cooperative Education. It provides students with practical work experience in the field of their chosen speciality.

In the final year, students undertake a significant individual engineering project, aiming to solve a real world problem. The project involves advanced design, implementation experience, and builds confidence by putting into practice the skills and techniques acquired throughout the course.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Electronic and Computer Engineering programme will build successful careers in a wide range of application areas, including research, design and development of:

• Mobile and Wireless Systems
• Software Engineering
• Computer Systems and Networks
• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
• Security and Forensics
• Game Systems
• Telecommunication Systems
• Integrated Circuit Technology
• Energy Production & Distribution Systems
• Smart Energy Management
• Electrical Power Systems
• Sensors and Sensor Networks
• Biomedical Electronics
• Automation Control Systems
• Robotics
• Automotive and Aerospace electronics

Engineers often move quickly into senior management and consultancy positions, using their analytical approach to project management and problem solving. There are also worldwide opportunities for advanced study and research, and graduates can diversify into many other areas such as business, medicine and law.

The Bachelor of Engineering (BE) programmes in UL are accredited by Engineers Ireland (EI). This is an internationally recognised professional engineering accreditation. The new BE in Electronic and Computer engineering will be accredited once students have graduated from the programme, in accordance with Engineers Ireland rules.