Prospective Students

Degree Information:

For those students who do not meet the normal Masters entry requirements, this course offers an appropriate qualification and relevant experience to pursue a Masters award. It offers advanced-level courses in the theory, analysis, design, modelling and manufacture of electronic and telecommunications systems. Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate exit awards are also possible.

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

Aims and Objectives:

• To give students the knowledge, experience and skills to access either of our Masters programmes in Telecommunications Engineering or Electronic Systems.
• The MEQ course itself does not carry an award, but it offers you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and career aspirations.

Programme Structure:

The Masters of Engineering Qualifier can be completed in one year, full-time, or two years part-time. There are two intakes in any academic year, in September and in February. Part-time students are advised to take two modules per semester. The taught elements are conducted over two 12-week semesters with subsequent end-of-semester examinations.

Students on the Masters Qualifier Course have to pass 30 credits from modules offered on the M.Eng programme of their choice, in order to transfer to that programme. They will not be allowed to start work on a Masters Project while on the Qualifier.

If you successfully complete the Masters Qualifier Course and transfer to the Masters programme, credit earned can be offset against the Masters, or other associated awards (Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate).

Remote Access/Web-based Distance-learning

All of the modules are supported by web-based distance-learning.

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.

Career Prospects:

Candidates who successfully complete the Masters Qualifier can transfer to the M.Eng in Electronic Systems or M.Eng in Telecommunications Engineering.

Entry Requirements:

Entry to the Masters Qualifier Course is available to EE or cognate discipline graduates with:

• An NFQ Level 8 qualification below H2.2 equivalent.
• An NFQ Level 7 qualification, with a minimum of three years relevant experience.

Both cases are subject to an interview if deemed necessary by the Chair of Programme or Head of School. Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/) using PAC code DC830 part-time; DC847 full-time (September intake - closing date 3rd September 2012) and DC831 part-time; DC848 full-time (February intake - closing date 13th January 2012)

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(Weeks 20-31)