Electronic & Computer Systems
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | DT079 |
| ◊ | Award: | Bachelor of Engineering Technology / BEngTech |
| ◊ | Duration: | 2 years part-time |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Kevin Street |
| ◊ | Timetable details: | 3 evenings per week - 6pm to 9:30pm |
| ◊ | Fees (2010/11): |
340 Euro per module. 900 Euro project fee. 135 Euro capitation fee. |
| ◊ | Fees (2012/13): | To be announced late August |
| ◊ | Post your application form to ... |
School of Electronic and Communications Engineering, DIT, Kevin Street, Dublin 8 |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | 31 August 2012 |
| ◊ | Commencement Date: | 17th September 2012 |
| ◊ | School: | Electronic & Communications Engineering |
| ◊ | College: | Engineering & Built Environment |
| ◊ | Any queries? | T: (01) 402 4665 or E: deirdre.staunton@dit.ie |
Description
It is designed to provide graduates of certificate-level courses (NQAI Level 6), or persons with equivalent qualifications, with an opportunity to pursue their studies to ordinary degree level (NQAI Level 7). This technician programme has a strong systems perspective, which is intended to develop the student’s knowledge and technical abilities in the areas of computer & communications engineering, software and web development and industrial electronics systems. The programme is divided into core and elective modules.
Content
- Microcomputers and Embedded Systems
- Software Development (e.g. Java)
- Business Studies
- Mathematics
- Project
- Two Optional Modules
Entry Requirements
A technician certificate qualification (NQAI Level 6) in electronics, or related discipline from a recognised educational institution with at least a Merit grade, or a qualification, that is deemed by the Dublin Institute of Technology to be equivalent.
How to Apply/Enrol
Please submit an application form along with a copy of your CV and transcripts to date to info@electronics.dit.ie .
Part-time application forms can be downloaded from our website http://www.dit.ie/study/parttime/applicationform/.
Examinations / Assessments
The programme is delivered as a series of modules, lasting one semester each. Each year of study covers two semesters; the first from September to January, and the second from February to May. Written examinations are held at the end of each semester, in January and in May. Repeat written examinations take place in August. The programme is assessed by written examination and continuous laboratory assessments.
Progression
Graduates of this programme who achieve a merit or distinction and meet certain subject prerequisites are normally eligible to apply for the third year of the Honours Degree in Computer and Communications Engineering (DT081 full-time or DT074 part-time) and other similar programmes.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can expect to work in industry, setting up, commissioning or maintaining complex communications or other high-tech systems. In a relatively short time they can look forward to supervising other staff doing this work. A graduate of this programme might also work as a member of a team designing and developing new systems.
Learning Outcome
See website: http://www.electronics.dit.ie/
