Universities Ireland Maynooth University Courses Bachelor of Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering
at Maynooth University

Maynooth, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 15,000
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 79

Program Overview

MH304 Bachelor of Electronic Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland and is recognised internationally. The five year Master of Engineering in Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University is also accredited by Engineers Ireland and meets the educational standard required to become a chartered engineer.

In MH304 Electronic Engineering, students take the same modules in 1st, 2nd and 3rd year.

In 4th year, students specialise in one of the following three options:

Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
Electronic Engineering (EEG)
Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)

Students who achieve a 2.2 grade (50%) minimum in 3rd year may choose the MEng stream

There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH304 Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject.

Why choose this degree?

Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, radio and wireless communications, biomedical engineering research, dynamics and control research, wave energy research, and robotics. 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 developing areas.
Students progressing into the 5th year Master’s route, have the option in 4th year to complete one of the following: 6 month industry work experience / Erasmus or Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).

Course Content
Students take the same modules in first, second and third year. In fourth year, students specialise in one of the following three options:
- Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
- Electronic Engineering (EEG)
- Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
A transfer pathway exists from first year MH201 BSc Science to second year MH304 Engineering for students who have taken Engineering Science, Computer Science, Mathematics and one other subject. Students must attain 50% in the first sitting of first year examinations. There is no limit on places.

Third year students complete 9 taught modules (5 credits each) over semester 1 & 2, and a community-based PBL (Project Based Learning) module (15 credits) in semester 2.

Students have two progression routes out of the programme to qualification, depending on their grade average in third year
In fourth year students specialise in one of the following three options, completing their degree with a BE honours:
- Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
- Electronic Engineering (EEG)
- Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
OR

Students with a minimum of 2:2 grade (50%) in third year may complete a further 2 years to graduate with an ME in Electronic Engineering.

Work experience is available to students in the fourth year of the 5 year Masters. Students may alternatively choose Erasmus, Study
Abroad or a Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).
Entry Requirement
Mature student applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on application and Interview. Applicants may be required to take a Mathematics Test.

H4 Leaving Certificate Mathematics or equivalent is required. An Engineering Mathematics Exam is available in late August for students who have not attained the required H4 in Mathematics.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Bachelor of Engineering may vary from €6,500 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.
Career Prospect
Options after graduation?

MH304 Electronic Engineering graduates are highly sought-after in a wide range of engineering and ICT and non-engineering and ICT roles. The Internet, Electronic Commerce, advanced Medical Diagnostic, Treatment Systems, and Transport are all examples of modern human activities dependent on information. Maynooth University engineering graduates are equipped to work in silicon chip manufacturing and design, communications companies and in the development of products closely combining hardware and software.

Beyond electronic engineering, MH304 graduates have the software skills to work in most software companies, and the problem solving and mathematical skills for many roles in the financial, consultancy and management sectors. Engineering postgraduate programmes at Maynooth University currently include:
- MEng Electronic Engineering (Embedded and Wireless Systems).
- Structured PhD and MEngSc programmes.

Cost Of Studying At Maynooth University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Bachelor of Engineering at Maynooth University