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| Application Deadline: | 2nd Friday in June | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,750 ≈ € 14,427 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Limerick / Ireland / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Limerick
The Graduate Diploma/Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering Programme combines software and hardware developments of computer, electronic and communication systems into a condensed course of study that will give you a much sought after background for today's demanding job market.
The first year of the programme (i.e. the Graduate Diploma) is designed to meet the needs of computer and electronic industries by providing broadly based training in computer engineering with particular emphasis on software design and digital computing. It is particularly suitable for people who wish to augment their analytical skills with knowledge of software engineering, computer programming, computer systems, computer networks & data communications and digital electronics.
The second year of the programme provides a study course dedicated to computer and communications systems and engineering, and designed to meet the needs of graduates who wish to further develop their professional, technical and analytical skills in these disciplines.
Objectives
To provide a broadly based training in computer engineering for graduates who wish to augment their analytical skills with skills and knowledge of computer systems, computer programming, software engineering data communications and digital electronics.
To provide a programme of study dedicated to computer systems and engineering, that meet the needs of graduates who wish to further develop their professional, technical and analytical skills in this discipline.
Careers
The programme will equip graduates for careers in specialised areas in organisations primarily concerned with developments in computing, software, communications and electronics. Typical careers include:
* Engineering support of computer networks and data communications systems operations/management
* Design and development of computer networks and telecommunication systems
* Software engineering and consultancy personnel
* Computer network managers/service engineers
* Computer/software application, commissioning, implementation and support specialists
* Design group leaders, junior project managers, software systems managers
* Research and Development Engineers
* Doctorate postgraduate studies
Contents
Year 1: Graduate Diploma
Semester 1
Digital Electronics 1, C++ Programming, Software Engineering, Computer Networks 1,
Semester 2
Digital Systems 4, Real Time Systems , Computer Networks 2, Distributed Systems.
Year 2: Masters Programme
Semester 3
Elective 1, Elective 2, Project 1, Electives: Digital Signal Processing, Information Theory & Coding, Advanced Digital System Design
Semester 4
Elective 3, Elective 4, Project 2, Electives: Processor Architecture, Digital Control, Digital Communications, Adavanced Topic Seminars
Elective modules offered may vary.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Primary degree in a relevant engineering, science or technology discipline. Applications from graduates from other disciplines who have a significant mathematics or computing element in their primary degree will also be considered.
Students may progress to the masters programme if they attain a minimum standard of a Second Class Hons grade 1 (2.1) in the Graduate Diploma.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
As all international students are required to possess sufficient language skills to attend lectures and sit examinations at the University of Limerick, students should be competent to communicate through the medium of English prior to their arrival. Students must have a minimum score of 550 (paper based) or 213(computer based) 80 (internet based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score in the range of 6.5-7 and not less than 6.0 in any one component.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
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