Qualification : BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING
Award Type and NFQ level : UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE (8)
CAO/PAC code : MH304
CAO Points : 355
Closing Date : 01 July 2025
Degree Overview
>MH304 Bachelor of Electronic Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland and is recognised internationally. The five year Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University is accredited by Engineers Ireland and meets the educational standard required to become a chartered engineer.
>In MH304 Electronic Engineering, students take Engineering fundamentals, Mathematics modules and start their first Problem Based Learning Project in 1st year, with projects in all proceeding years of the degree.
>In 4th year, students specialise in one of the following three options:
-Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
-Electronic Engineering (EEG)
-Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
>Students who achieve a 2.2 grade (50%) minimum in 3rd year may choose the MEng stream. These students have the option in 4th year to complete one of the following: 6 month industry work experience / Erasmus or Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).
>Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, radio and wireless communications, biomedical engineering research, dynamics and control research, wave energy research, and robotics. Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and developing areas.
Duration: 4/5 years
In response to consultation with our industry advisory board, this programme offers Project Based learning throughout.
1st & 2nd year
Students take Engineering fundamentals, Mathematics modules and start their first Problem Based Learning Project.
3rd year
3rd year students complete a selection of taught modules (5 credits each) over semester 1 & 2, and a PBL (Project Based Learning) module in semester 2.
Students have two progression routes out of the programme to qualification, depending on their grade average in third year.
4th year
In fourth year students specialise in one of the following three options completing their degree with a BE honours:
> Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
> Electronic Engineering (EEG)
> Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
Transfer pathways:
- 1st year MH201 Engineering Science to 2nd year MH304
- 1st year MH304 BE Electronic Engineering to 2nd year MH306 BSc Robotics & Intelligent Devices subject to passing first year and to places being available.
Head of Department
Academic
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Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Faculty of Science & Engineering
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Radiospace
Department of Registry
Department of Registrar's Office
Academic
Academic
Department of Electronic Engineering
Department of Hamilton Institute
Department of Computer Science
Department of Human Health Institute
Academic
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Academic
| Subject | Required | Ordinary Level Grade | Higher Level Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| English | Yes | O6 | H7 |
| Language | No | N/A | N/A |
| Math | Yes | N/A | H4 |
| Science | Yes | O6 | H7 |
International & EU/EFTA Entry Requirements
Mature Students
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants are assessed separately to school-leavers. Mature applicants are 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time/flexible degrees the mature age is 21.
Mature applicants who have a disability
If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require support for any required written exercise/interview/ online video audition which may form part of your application assessment, you must complete an online request form and submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2025. Applications for alternative examination accommodation cannot be considered after this deadline.
13 September 2024
Additional Information
Leaving Certificate Applicants
Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Physics with Chemistry or Technology) & H4 Mathematics. MH304 Round 1 Points 2024: 355
Applicants under 23 years of age must attain at least 350 points in their Leaving Certificate or equivalent plus basic entry requirements.
HEAR and DARE
DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.
Engineering Scholarship
W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering
The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett. The scholarship provides 3,000 to eligible first year students taking a Level 8 course that is accredited by Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University. Two scholarships are available for MH304/MH306 Engineering students.
www.mu.ie/scholarships
The Maynooth Education
Click here for details about the 2nd year optional Electives available in this degree.
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Categories of applicant:
- School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students)
- Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21)
- EU/EFTA/UK students
- International students (outside the EU)
- QQI (Further Education) students
- Transferring students
- Deferring students