Engineering
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 accredited by Engineers Ireland and meets the educational standard required to become a chartered engineer.
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)
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | National University of Ireland | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
4/5 years
Erasmus/Study Abroad Option: Subject to availability
Placement Option: Yes - subject to availability (year 4 of 5 year programme)
Specific Subjects or course requirements
Leaving Certificate: 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Physics with Chemistry or Technology) & H4 Mathematics.
Applicants under 23 years of age must have at least 350 points.
Leaving Certificate General Entry Requirements
In general, students must be 17 years or older by 15th January in the year after entry to the University. If you are younger, you must make a special application to the University’s President.
All Leaving Certificate subjects carry equal points with the exception of *Mathematics (details below). Points are awarded for your six best subjects in any one year. These do not have to include subjects needed to meet general minimum entry requirements. Minimum entry requirements and course requirements may be satisfied by an accumulation of subjects over more than one year. As well as achieving the required points, you must have a minimum of six subjects in your Leaving Certificate, with two Higher Level papers at grade H5 and four Ordinary or Higher Level papers at grade O6/H7.
The requirements for each course are shown above.
* 25 bonus points will be added to the points score for a Leaving Certificate Higher Level Mathematics grade H6 or higher.
The bonus points are included in the overall points calculation only when Mathematics is one of the applicant’s best six subjects following the addition of the bonus.
Foundation level Mathematics is accepted for matriculation (i.e. can be counted as one of the six subjects required - grade F6 or higher), but does not meet the requirement for degrees where Mathematics is a special programme requirement. Points are not awarded for this subject.
Foundation level Irish is not accepted for matriculation. Points are not awarded for this subject.
Leaving Certificate Vocational Progamme LCVP
Points are awarded as follows:
Distinction 66
Merit 46
Pass 28
Applicants can use their points allocation for the Link Modules as one of their best six subjects for the purpose of calculating points, but the Link Modules do not qualify as a subject for minimum entry requirement purposes.
QQI FET Applicants General Information
Careers / Further progression
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
Further information
Maynooth University greatly values the particular contribution of mature students to the academic and social environment of the University. A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. There is no upper age limit; we currently have students who range in age from 23 to over 70. Up to 200 mature students begin their studies here each year. Many of our mature entrants undertake preparatory studies in advance of gaining admission.
The Mature Student Office is committed to supporting the learning experience of our mature students. A certain number of places are reserved for mature students on all undergraduate courses. We offer a range of supports for mature students including an advisory service, tailored information sessions during Orientation/Welcome Week, academic advisors, the Student Budgeting Advice Service and a technology skills programme. There is also a Mature Student Society on campus providing a continuation of peer support, both academic and social, to incoming mature students.
See the Mature Student handbook for detailed information about applying as a mature student. Call, email or drop in to meet us in MAP Lodge on the North Campus or to request a mature student information pack. If the opportunity to return to education has presented itself to you, we hope you’ll choose Maynooth University.
Emer Sheerin, Mature Student Officer
+ 353 1 708 3307
emer.sheerin@mu.ie
2023: 40
New Engineering Scholarship
W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett.
The scholarship provides €3,000 to eligible first year students taking a Level 8 course that is accredited by Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University. At time of print this refers to MH304 only, contact electronic.engineering@mu.ie for updates. Two scholarships are available to registered first year students each year.
For more details, visit the website. www.mu.ie/scholarships
Entry 2024
Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm
Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm
Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm
Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm
Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm
Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.
LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.
Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.
If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.
Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.
Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.
Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.
Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:
General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices
Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course
Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants
Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR
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 (see p. 161 for details)
Transfer pathways:
- 1st year 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.
- 1st year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering to 2nd year MH306 BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices subject to passing first year and to places being available.
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 structure
1st year
Students take the same modules in first, second and third year.
2nd year
Optional 10 credit Electives
3rd year
3rd year students complete a selection of taught modules (5 credits each) over semester 1 & 2, and a PBL (Project Based Learning) module in semester 2.
Students have two progression routes out of the programme to qualification, depending on their grade average in third year.
4th 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 3rd year may complete a further 2 years to graduate with an ME in Electronic Engineering.
Work experience is available to students in the 4th year of the 5year Masters. Students may alternatively choose Erasmus, Study Abroad or a Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).
Possible subjects:
1st year
Electronic Fundamentals
Digital Systems
Mathematics
Physics
Programming
Systems & Control
Project Based Learning
2nd year
Analogue Electronics
Telecommunications
Mathematics
Digital Systems
Programming
Electric Circuits
Project Based Learning (with Business Planning)
3rd year
Signals & Systems
Mathematics
Software Engineering
Embedded Real-Time systems
Control System Design
Community Based Project (PBL – Project Based Learning)
4th year BE Option
Select a stream. Set list of modules in each stream:
Electronic Engineering
EE with Computers
EE with Communications
Large Project
4th year – ME option
Select a stream. Set list of modules in each stream:
Electronic Engineering
EE with Computers
EE with Communications
Plus: select from 1 of the following in semester 2
Research Project
Erasmus or Study Abroad
Work placement (all subject to availability)
5th year - ME option
Advanced Wireless Communications
Design of Experiments & Data Analysis
Biomedical System Instrumentation
Robotics & Embedded Systems
Large Project completed over semester 1 & 2
Electromagnetic Emissions
Optimization Theory
Advanced Real Time Systems
Advanced Digital System Processing
Topics listed are subject to change; individual modules may not be offered in a particular year.
There is a transfer pathway from 1st year MH201 Science to 2nd year MH304 Electronic Engineering for students who attain the required grades.
Contact us
Maynooth University Department of Electronic Engineering,
Engineering & BioScience Building
+ 353 1 708 6057 / + 353 1 708 6976
electronic.engineering@mu.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/electronic-engineering
Twitter/X: @MaynoothEEng