Across the first three years, you’ll study the fundamentals of electronic engineering and programming. As this course covers a broad field, you’ll choose one of four specialisms in fourth year: Systems and Devices (covering sensors, diagnostics and more), High-Speed Networks (such as fibre optics and 5G), Digital Interaction (including 3D interfaces and game design), and the Internet of Things.
In third year, you can complete a paid six-month INTRA work placement, gaining relevant experience at a company in Ireland or abroad.
As a graduate of this course, you’ll be able to build devices and processes to solve real-world problems using cutting-edge technology like augmented reality and virtual reality. You’ll also be accredited to work anywhere in the world in a rapidly growing field that is crying out for qualified graduates to take up roles in design engineering, production engineering, software engineering and related fields.
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Engineering Ireland
Our Engineering degree programmes have international recognition through agreements with Engineers Ireland. This enables graduates to practice as professional engineers in many countries, both in the EU and in the signatory countries to the Washington Accord.
Current signatories to the Washington Accord include: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland (Engineers Ireland), Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, The UK & The USA.
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*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected July 2025
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Start date
January 2025
DCU Glasnevin Campus
Dublin 9, D09 V209,
GLASNEVIN,
Dublin,
D09 V209, Republic of Ireland
GCE A LEVELS
General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.
English language Requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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