What is the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering?
The BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering is a full-time, four year, honours degree course of study that can be chosen within the Engineering Common Entry Route. This course is recognised by Engineers Ireland (EI) and prepares students for employment in the electronics industry.
Industrial Studies and Placement
The placement occurs in an electronics company from mid-February to mid-August in year 3, semester 6. Prior to going on placement, there is an intensive course on Health & Safety, Resource Management and Ethics in Engineering.
Companies which have taken students in the past include ABB, Abbott, Analog Devices, Bausch & Lomb, Braun, Datapac, EMC, Ericsson, ESB, GEA Automation, Honeywell, Howmedica, Intel, Janssen Pharmaceutical, Kromberg & Schubert, Lasercut Engineering, Measurex, Merck Sharpe & Dohme, Sanmina - SCI and Schering Plough.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Engineering
Analogue Electronic Devices
Engineering Computing
DC Circuit Theory
Engineering Maths 1
Introduction to Electronic & Electrical Technology
Engineering Professionalism
Introduction to Programming
Engineering Physics 1
Engineering Maths 2
Engineering Physics 2
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Advanced Programming for Robotics
Analogue Electronic Circuits 2
Analogue Electronic Circuits 1
Digital Systems
Finite State Machines
Electric Circuit Theory
Maths Ordinary Differential Equations
Maths Advanced Calculus
Intro Telecoms Theory
Micro Electronics
AC Circuit Theory
Object Orientated Programming for Microcontrollers
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Advanced Engineering Maths
Placement
Analogue Control
Enterprise Studies
Embedded Systems Scripting
Research Methods
Mobile Wireless Telecoms 1
Semiconductor Fundamentals
Choose one of the following electives:
*Analogue Circuit Designs
*Electromagnetic Fields & Waves
* = Elective
Year 4
Semester 7
Semester 8
Embedded Systems Architecture & Hardware
Project Implementation
Mobile Wireless Telecoms 2
Embedded Firmware
Project Specification
Real Time DSP Implementation
Theory & Applications of DSP
Choose one of the following electives:
Choose one of the following electives:
*Semiconductor Devices
*Application of the Internet of Things
*Applied Embedded OSs
*Data Communications
*Digital Control
*Digital Communication Analysis
*Embedded System on Chip Design
* Microelectronic Circuit Design
* = Elective
Leaving Cert: Entry requirements for BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering:
2 subjects: H5 4 subjects: O6/H7 English or Irish: O6/H7 Mathematics: O2/H6
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for the BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering:
Students who complete other engineering courses at SETU, or another third level institution, at ordinary degree level or equivalent, may apply to transfer onto this course at the third year stage. Students who complete level 6 higher certificate programmes in engineering may apply for entry into this course at the second year stage.
Graduates of BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering may find employment in the following areas:
Electronics Design
Control Engineering
Research & Development
Test and Measurement
Technical Support
Electronic Sales
Follow on Study for BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering graduates:
Research Opportunities BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering graduates:
Some recent graduates are pursuing Masters and PhD level research in Ireland and abroad.
Graduates of BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering may find employment in the following areas:
Electronics Design
Control Engineering
Research & Development
Test and Measurement
Technical Support
Electronic Sales
Research Opportunities BEng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering graduates:
Some recent graduates are pursuing Masters and PhD level research in Ireland and abroad.
Graduates from this programme may continue their studies at masters degree level. There is a master degree programme available in the School of Engineering in SETU Waterford including:
