School of Electronic Engineering

Degree Information:

The IPME programme is a continuing-engineering education programme provided by the School of Electronic Engineering. On this remote access programme students use the web to access career relevant, high-level modules representing recent developments in Electronic Systems and Telecommunications Engineering. The modules on this programme are typically taken for professional development purposes, or to apply to transfer to one of our other engineering postgraduate courses.

Areas covered include Image Processing and Analysis, Nanoelectronics, Photonics, Control Systems, Communications and Telecommunications Networks.

Aims and Objectives:

• This programme is designed to enhance your knowledge, understanding and skills in Electronic Systems and Telecommunications Engineering.

Programme Structure:

Students who successfully complete one or more IPME modules for credit may apply to transfer to the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or M.Eng. in Electronic Systems or Telecommunications Engineering. The normal entry requirements of these programmes will then apply.

Each IPME module is worth 7.5 credits. Credits are accumulated when students sit an exam at the end of each module. These modules, or short courses, do not offer credit where the end of module exam is not taken.

View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)

• With more than 20 modules available there is great scope to tailor the programme to your needs and interests in the largest and longest-running programme of its type in the country.
• Flexible study options: combine full-time/part-time, on-campus/remote, a choice of two starting times each year.
• The course is continually kept up to date to reflect changing trends in industry and research.
• Acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand in industry.
• State-of-the-art facilities.

Career Prospects:

Students can take individual modules to up-skill their knowledge in Electronic Systems and Telecommunications Engineering, thereby giving themselves the opportunity to advance their career or pursue additional education.

Entry Requirements:

The following general requirements apply:

• An honours degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Sciences or other Engineering disciplines is a normal requirement for direct entry onto the Graduate Certificate/Graduate Diploma/M.Eng programmes, however:
  
• There are two entry routes for both the Graduate Certificate/Diploma:
  - A basic primary degree in a relevant disciple
  or
  - A related Diploma plus a minimum of three years relevant experience. Applicants applying via this route will also be required to attend an interview as part of the application process.
  
• Non-EU applicants are assessed under the same criteria as specified above and their qualifications are also checked for equivalence using the NARIC system (UK National Academic Recognition Information Center).
  
• Existing students have the performance-related options of transferring between programmes, such as moving from the Graduate Diploma to the Masters. For more information please see the page regarding Programme Transfer.
  
• For those taking a single module a recommendation from the module coordinator is required.
  
• Please note that all applications are subject to review/approval by the Programme Chair.

International Applications
International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications click here.

Dates for Submission of Applications 2012

EU Applicants
Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/) as follows:

Semester 2
(Commencing February 2012)

PAC Code: DC809
Closing Date: 13th January 2012

Semester 1
(Commencing September 2012)

PAC Code: DC808
Closing Date: 3rd September 2012

Non-EU Applicants
Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/) as follows:

Semester 2
(Commencing February 2012)
PAC Code: DC809
Closing Date: 16th December 2011

Semester 1
(Commencing September 2012)
PAC Code: DC808
Closing Date: 13th July 2012

Applying through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/)
When applying for this programme for entry in Semester 1 use the PAC code DC808. When applying for this programme for entry in Semester 2 use the PAC code DC809.

Queries on Completed applications Queries on completed applications can be made to registry.pac@dcu.ie

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Indicative Timetable
(Weeks 20-31)