Computer Engineering with Network Infrastructure – BSc

CAO Points: 214
Campus: Athlone
years: 3

Course Code US711
Level 7
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Computer and Software Engineering

Course Overview

Information, Communications Technology, otherwise known as ICT continues to be a transformative technology force in the world and the release of low-cost microcontrollers and an exponential use of sensors is now driving the Internet of Things. This will drive demand for engineers with the skill to design and integrate these sensor systems to appropriate software platforms.

TUS’s Faculty of Engineering and Informatics is housed in one of the most modern and well-equipped facilities of its kind in Ireland. Lecturers have extensive industry experience which enriches their teaching skills and competencies. Having completed a range of modules in the ICT area, you are better able to select which area you would like to follow for later years.

Graduates of all three programmes are deemed to have reached the educational standard of Associate Engineer by Engineers Ireland. This qualification is recognised under the Sydney Accord, by more than 40 countries world-wide, including the EU, the US, Australia and Canada.

Contact Details

Dr. Enda Fallon

Head of Department

Email: Enda.Fallon@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

Grade 06 at ordinary level in 5 subjects in the Leaving Certificate exam. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

QQI

Any QQI level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have one specified mathematics module included in their award either module mathematics (5N1833) or Maths for IT (5N18396) or Maths for STEM (5N0556) or alternatively have Leaving Certificate mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Course Modules

Year 1

Computer Systems
Networks
Interface Electronics
Software
Electronic Project
Communications
Mathematics and Computer Applications

Year 2

Computer System Administration
Wireless LANs
Enterprise WLANs
Network Operating Systems
Network & IT Infrastructure
Mathematics
Engineering Economics
Connected Devices and Project

Year 3

Mobile Networks
Scripting
Networks Security
Network Management
Switched Networks
Mathematics
Quality & Project Management
Project

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

Graduates may gain employment in a variety of communications or software industries such as Intel, Amazon, Ericsson, Google, Microsoft, Dropbox, eBay/Paypal, Yahoo!, Facebook, VMWare, SAP and McAfee, Vodafone, 3, Eir and various SME’s.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 8 Honours Degree in Computer Engineering with Network Infrastructure at TUS.