Overview
In the Engineering in Software and Electronic Engineering programme from the Atlantic Technological University you will learn about software, computers, electronics, the Internet, and the cloud, from the basic transistor to the Internet of Things. There is a particular focus on state-of-the-art technologies and engineering techniques.
Your personal and professional development form key components of the programme. We pride ourselves on our innovative learning environment which uses team-and problem-based techniques; this means less teaching and more learning for you. An eight-month work placement is offered in the third year of the programme. This enables students to apply their knowledge and develop their skills within high tech work environments such as Cisco, Intel, Ericsson, Analog Devices, SAP, Avaya, Valeo and Boston Scientific. Alternatively, students can avail of an Erasmus+ study placement in a partner college in Europe.
Job Opportunities
A graduate from the programme will have career opportunities in the following roles:
Service Engineer
Test Engineer
Customer Support
Manufacturing Technicians
Computer Network Technicians
Students have gained employment in many well-known companies such as:
Intel
SAP
CBE
Valeo Vision Systems
Programme Structure
Modules included:
- Electronic Circuits
- Software Programming
- Electrical Theory
- Industrial Automation
- Telecommunications
- Mathematics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , National
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Computer Sciences Software Engineering View 29 other Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in IrelandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirement for all Higher Certificates (Level 6) and ab initio Bachelor degrees (Level 7) is Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish with a minimum of 160 points.
Tuition Fee
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International
6950 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6950 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
250 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 36 months.
Student Contribution: €3,000/year
Living costs for Galway
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.