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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Qualification: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: SCI
CAO/PAC code: MH201
Points: 400
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2023

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	If you are one of those people who looks at everyday electronic items and wonders “how does that work?’’, then Engineering Science/Electronic Engineering is for you. If you look at those items and think “I can make this work better”, then electronic engineering is definitely the career for you. Electronic engineering and Engineering Science are at the forefront of technological change - developing the newest phones, computers, toys, robots and cars. One of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet. First year Engineering Science students are eligible to transfer into year 2 of the BE Electronic Engineering, based on their performance in Mathematics and Computer Science in first year examinations in the first sitting, subject to Head of Department approval. Through our research programmes, Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines such as Robots or wave machines. Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and important areas.

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If you are one of those people who looks at everyday electronic items and wonders “how does that work?’’, then Engineering Science/Electronic Engineering is for you.

If you look at those items and think “I can make this work better”, then electronic engineering is definitely the career for you.
Electronic engineering and Engineering Science are at the forefront of technological change - developing the newest phones, computers, toys, robots and cars. One of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet.
First year Engineering Science students are eligible to transfer into year 2 of the BE Electronic Engineering, based on their performance in Mathematics and Computer Science in first year examinations in the first sitting, subject to Head of Department approval.
Through our research programmes, Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines such as Robots or wave machines.
Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and important areas.

Entry requirements

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, O4/H7 Mathematics & O6/H7 in a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Physics with Chemistry). The Maynooth Education Click here for details about optional Critical Skills courses, Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	APPLY TO THE CAO WWW.CAO.IE The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

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Course structure

A year of study is 60 credits.

First year

Engineering Science is taken with Mathematics, Computer Science [15 or 30 credits] and 1 other Science subject from Chemistry, Data Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics. Engineering Science cannot be taken with Biology. Students taking Engineering Science must also take Computer Science. Students may take Computer Science and not take Engineering Science.

Second year

Students take Engineering Science
Mathematics
Choose 1 other subject
Optional 10 credit Critical Skills or Electives

Students who attain 50% or better in their first sitting in their 1st year exams (taking Engineering Science, Mathematics and Computer Science) have the option of transferring to the second year of the BE Electronic Engineering degree

Third year

Continue with 2 Science subjects

Fourth year

You choose between Engineering Science as a (i) Single Major or (ii) Double Major degree
Available Science subjects in conjunction with Engineering Science: Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Experimental Physics, Mathematical Physics or Statistics

Students who attain 50% or better in their first sitting in their first year exams (taking Engineering Science, Mathematics and Computer Science) have the option of transferring to the second year of the BE Electronic Engineering degree.

Duration: 4 years

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

If you are one of those people who looks at everyday electronic items and wonders “how does that work?’’, then Engineering Science/Electronic Engineering is for you.

If you look at those items and think “I can make this work better”, then electronic engineering is definitely the career for you.
Electronic engineering and Engineering Science are at the forefront of technological change - developing the newest phones, computers, toys, robots and cars. One of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet.
First year Engineering Science students are eligible to transfer into year 2 of the MH304 BE Electronic Engineering degree, based on their performance in Mathematics and Computer Science in first year examinations in the first sitting, subject to Head of Department approval.
Through our research programmes, Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines such as Robots or wave machines.
Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and important areas.
Transfer option: MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.

GE1F15 - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS	EE121	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS AND CONTROL	EE123	7.5	2

Year 2

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

If you are one of those people who looks at everyday electronic items and wonders “how does that work?’’, then Engineering Science/Electronic Engineering is for you.

If you look at those items and think “I can make this work better”, then electronic engineering is definitely the career for you.
Electronic engineering and Engineering Science are at the forefront of technological change - developing the newest phones, computers, toys, robots and cars. One of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet.
First year Engineering Science students are eligible to transfer into year 2 of the MH304 BE Electronic Engineering degree, based on their performance in Mathematics and Computer Science in first year examinations in the first sitting, subject to Head of Department approval.
Through our research programmes, Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines such as Robots or wave machines.
Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and important areas.
Transfer option: MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.

GE2F20 - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DIGITAL SYSTEMS 2	EE209	5	2
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 1	EE214	5	1
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS 2	EE215	5	2
INTRODUCTION TO SIGNAL PROCESSING	EE213	5	1

GE2F10 Non progression subject taken with an elective subject

GE2F10 - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Credits: 10 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO SIGNAL PROCESSING	EE213	5	1

Year 3

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

If you are one of those people who looks at everyday electronic items and wonders “how does that work?’’, then Engineering Science/Electronic Engineering is for you.

If you look at those items and think “I can make this work better”, then electronic engineering is definitely the career for you.
Electronic engineering and Engineering Science are at the forefront of technological change - developing the newest phones, computers, toys, robots and cars. One of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet.
First year Engineering Science students are eligible to transfer into year 2 of the MH304 BE Electronic Engineering degree, based on their performance in Mathematics and Computer Science in first year examinations in the first sitting, subject to Head of Department approval.
Through our research programmes, Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines such as Robots or wave machines.
Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and important areas.
Transfer option: MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.

GE3SDM - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS (PBL)	EE298	5	2
ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS 1	EE204	5	1
OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING	EE208	5	2
REALTIME & EMBEDDED SYSTEMS	EE302	5	1
SIGNALS & SYSTEMS	EE301	5	1
SYSTEM DYNAMICS	EE211	5	2

Year 4

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

If you are one of those people who looks at everyday electronic items and wonders “how does that work?’’, then Engineering Science/Electronic Engineering is for you.

If you look at those items and think “I can make this work better”, then electronic engineering is definitely the career for you.
Electronic engineering and Engineering Science are at the forefront of technological change - developing the newest phones, computers, toys, robots and cars. One of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet.
First year Engineering Science students are eligible to transfer into year 2 of the MH304 BE Electronic Engineering degree, based on their performance in Mathematics and Computer Science in first year examinations in the first sitting, subject to Head of Department approval.
Through our research programmes, Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines such as Robots or wave machines.
Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and important areas.
Transfer option: MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.

GE4SDM - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS 2	EE313	5	1
CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN	EE311	5	1
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING	EE401	5	1
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS & MACHINES	EE312	5	2
ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT	EE421	10	2

ENGINEERING SCIENCE

If you are one of those people who looks at everyday electronic items and wonders “how does that work?’’, then Engineering Science/Electronic Engineering is for you.

If you look at those items and think “I can make this work better”, then electronic engineering is definitely the career for you.
Electronic engineering and Engineering Science are at the forefront of technological change - developing the newest phones, computers, toys, robots and cars. One of the newest areas for electronic engineers is the space where software and hardware meet.
First year Engineering Science students are eligible to transfer into year 2 of the MH304 BE Electronic Engineering degree, based on their performance in Mathematics and Computer Science in first year examinations in the first sitting, subject to Head of Department approval.
Through our research programmes, Electronic Engineering at Maynooth has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, biomedical diagnostics and technologies, and the intelligent control of large machines such as Robots or wave machines.
Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and important areas.
Transfer option: MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Subject to attaining 50% or more in Mathematics and passing 1st year. Subject to availability of places.

GE4SSM - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

Credits: 60 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS 2	EE313	5	1
COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEMS	EE406	5	1
CONTROL SYSTEMS DESIGN	EE311	5	1
DIGITAL DESIGN WITH VERILOG	EE314	5	2
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING	EE401	5	1
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS & MACHINES	EE312	5	2
FINAL YEAR PROJECT	EE499	20	Year-Long
RF CIRCUITS & SYSTEMS	EE409	5	1
UNCONSTRAINED OPTIMISATION	EE403	5	1

Contacts

Maynooth University Department of Electronic Engineering,
Engineering and Biosciences Building
+ 353 1 708 6057 / + 353 1 708 6976
electronic.engineering@mu.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering
@MaynoothEEng

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: Graduates of this degree will come with a strong background in software and electronic systems, skills that are in high demand throughout the ICT sector in Ireland and internationally. Students who take a Computer Science and Engineering Science combination will have particular strength when targeting companies which require a close fusion of hardware and software systems – such as robotics or highly integrated devices (such as engine management, digitally controlled products). Those taking another science subject can access careers in companies looking at sensing and monitoring – in the medical, biological and environmental sectors. Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. Postgraduate options: Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

Career and postgraduate options