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This major includes stages 2 and 3 of the BE (Bachelor of Engineering) degree programmes in Electronic Engineering and in Electrical Engineering. Stage 1 is common to all the BE degree programmes, and is in major NUS1. After stage 3, the two programmes diverge: stage 4 is in major NES2 for Electronic Engineering and in NES3 for Electrical Engineering.
The BE degree in Electronic Engineering is intended to produce graduates who can work as professional engineers across the broad spectrum of electronic engineering. With this in mind, the programme develops the design and problem-solving skills that are essential in a professional engineer, and equips graduates with a good knowledge of a wide range of electronics technology. The programme also provides a strong understanding of the fundamental principles on which the technology is based, so that graduates will be able to adapt to future technologies and perhaps develop some of those technologies during their professional careers. Individual modules within the programme are designed and delivered by academic staff with expertise in the relevant areas.
The methods of teaching and assessment vary, to suit the needs of the different subjects. Most modules include traditional lectures and a written exam at the end of the semester. Many modules also have a laboratory component, allowing students to experience the practical side of electronic engineering. Assignments provide design and problem-solving challenges, and also form part of the assessment.
The BE degree in Electrical Engineering is intended to produce graduates who can work as professional engineers across the broad spectrum of electrical engineering, including renewable generation, power electronics, integrated energy systems and smart grid initiatives. The programme is designed to provide students with a strong understanding of the fundamental principles, analytical techniques and technologies involved, while also developing their design and problem-solving skills. Subsequently, as graduates, they will be able to adapt to the rapidly changing fields of modern sustainable power systems, smart grid applications and power electronics technologies, and perhaps inspire and develop some of the future technologies that will be developed during their professional careers.
Individual modules are taught by a strong cohort of experienced and internationally recognised academic staff (forming part of the world-leading Electricity Research Centre for the integration of renewables into power systems), with expertise in all the core areas of Electrical Engineering. Teaching methods and assessment procedures vary across the programme to suit the wide range of subjects made offered. There is a strong laboratory component, allowing students to experience the practical aspects of electrical engineering, while assignments provide design and problem-solving challenges. In the final year, a substantial project draws together many of the separate strands of learning, with an emphasis on independent learning, technical design & analysis, and communication skills.
This BE programme is accredited by Engineers Ireland, partially satisfying the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer.
The BSc degree in Engineering Science provides an alternative to the traditional BE degree, based on the first three years of the BE programme. Graduates should have a strong understanding of the fundamental scientific and mathematical principles on which electrical and electronic engineering are based, as well as a good knowledge of the relevant engineering technology and the necessary design and problem-solving skills.
The BSc programme is not accredited, as it is not intended to be a professional qualification in engineering.
You could be involved in projects that make a difference to the world, e.g. harnessing new sources of energy or developing advanced digital technologies. Exciting opportunities exist in areas such as designing new means of communication or the next generation of multimedia devices, studying the human brain, working with electrical power systems or developing new imaging techniques. You can also pursue graduate study internationally or as part of a UCD Master’s degree, e.g. ME in Electronic & Computer Engineering, ME in Electrical Power Engineering, ME in Biomedical Engineering, ME in Engineering with Business or ME in Optical Engineering. Professional Work Experience (PWE) is incorporated in the ME programmes. Six- to eight-month internships (the majority of which are paid) have included the following employers: Accenture, Analog Devices, Eiratech Robotics, EirGrid, ESB, Intel, Mainstream Renewable Power, Workday, and Xilinx.
Also check out the UCD Career Neworks career guide for the College of Engineering & Architecture for details on the career supports available to UCD students.
UCD Engineering and Architecture Programme Office,
Engineering and Materials Science Centre,
Belfield,
Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 716 1868
Email: eng.arch@ucd.ie
Web: www.ucd.ie/engineer
Stage 2 Electronic and Electrical Engineering has 10 core modules. You must choose one elective module in the autumn trimester and one in the spring trimester. These electives can be chosen from the option modules or from anywhere in the University.
Stage 3 Electronic and Electrical Engineering has 8 core modules. You must choose two Option Modules from group A - this choice will determine your path towards Electrical Engineering or towards Electronic Engineering. You must also choose one Elective Module in the autumn trimester and one in the spring trimester. These electives can be chosen from the option modules (group A or group B) or from anywhere in the University.
Module ID | Module Title | Trimester | Credits |
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EEEN20010 | Computer Engineering | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN20020 | Electrical and Electronic Circuits | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN20050 | Digital Electronics: from gate to system | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN20070 | Solid State Devices | Autumn | 5 |
MATH20290 | Multivariable Calculus for Eng | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN20030 | Electromagnetic Fields | Spring | 5 |
EEEN20040 | Electronic Circuits | Spring | 5 |
EEEN20060 | Communication Systems | Spring | 5 |
EEEN20090 | Electrical Energy Systems | Spring | 5 |
STAT20060 | Statistics & Probability | Spring | 5 |
IA20010 | Creative Thinking & Innovation | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
SCI20020 | Introduction to Project Management and Leadership | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
COMP20200 | UNIX Programming | Spring | 5 |
MEEN20030 | Applied Dynamics I | Spring | 5 |
ACM30030 | Multivariable Calculus Eng II | Autumn | 5 |
COMP20080 | Computer Science for Engineers II | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30020 | Circuit Theory | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30110 | Signals and Systems | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30030 | Electromagnetic Waves | Spring | 5 |
EEEN30050 | Signal Processing: Theory and Applications | Spring | 5 |
EEEN30120 | Analogue Electronics | Spring | 5 |
EEEN30150 | Modelling and Simulation | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN2OF: Option group A: Select at least two option modules from this list. If you wish to continue to the BE in Electronic Engineering or the ME in Electronic and Computer Engineering, you must select EEEN30060 Communication Theory and EEEN30190 Digital System Design. If you wish to continue to the BE in Electrical Engineering or the ME in Electrical Power Engineering, you must select EEEN30070 Power Systems Engineering and EEEN30090 Electrical Machines. |
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EEEN30090 | Electrical Machines | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30190 | Digital System Design | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30060 | Communication Theory | Spring | 5 |
EEEN30070 | Power System Engineering | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Options - A)MIN2OF: Option group A: Select at least two option modules from this list. If you wish to continue to the BE in Electronic Engineering or the ME in Electronic and Computer Engineering, you must select EEEN30060 Communication Theory and EEEN30190 Digital System Design. If you wish to continue to the BE in Electrical Engineering or the ME in Electrical Power Engineering, you must select EEEN30070 Power Systems Engineering and EEEN30090 Electrical Machines. |
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COMP30040 | Networks and Internet Systems | Autumn | 5 |
EEEN30160 | Biomedical Signal Processing | Autumn | 5 |
MEEN30100 | Engineering Thermodynamics II | Autumn | 5 |
SCI20020 | Introduction to Project Management and Leadership | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
COMP20180 | Intro to Operating Systems | Spring | 5 |
COMP20200 | UNIX Programming | Spring | 5 |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
Award | GPA | ||||
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Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
BHENG001 | Stage 4 - 70.00% Stage 3 - 30.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |