BEng in Electronics & Wireless Communications

Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Wireless Communications

This is the era of mobile communications when information technologies and communications are converging. The main characteristic of this era can be summarised as communication anytime, anywhere, any-media at high data rates. Developments include the mobile internet, the 4G revolution and Near Field Communication (NFC) technology

To sustain innovation and growth in the sector, future electronics technicians and engineers must be equipped with the necessary technical expertise and knowledge. A graduate with a combined education in both mobile communication technology and electronics can be invaluable to employers in this sector.

This degree is designed to provide the education and training necessary for a career in the mobile communications and electronics industry. You will obtain the necessary theoretical knowledge in areas that are crucial to mobile communications and electronic engineering, develop skills in wireless network technology, as well as developing a systematic approach to problem solving.

Crucially, this degree incorporates the industry benchmark, CISCO qualifications. One of these qualifications is the CISCO-HP IT Essentials 1: PC Hardware and Software qualification. This is a major stepping stone for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+ certification examination to become a certified computer service technician.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

FETAC

Any FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have the module Mathematics for Engineering (C20174) or Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

Modules

Year 1

Mathematics, Analogue Electronics and Telecommunication, Software Development, Digital Electronics, Materials Processes and Practice, Communications and Computer Applications.

Year 2 – Semester 1

Electronics, Mathematics, Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Software Development, Wireless Project, Business Environment and Systems.

Year 2 – Semester 2

Communication Systems, Wireless Networks, Mathematics, Software Development, Wireless Project, Business Environment and Systems.

Year 3 – Semester 1

Mobile Computing, Digital Modulation, Wireless Networks, Radio Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Mathematics.

Year 3 – Semester 2

Business Environment and Systems, Data Communications and Networks, Wireless Networks, Project, Digital Signal Processing, Mathematics.

Progression

As a graduate you are eligible to apply to join the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering (Level 8) programme at AIT, or related programmes at other third-level institutions.

Professional Recognition

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mobile Communications and Electronics Engineering, you are eligible to apply to Engineers Ireland to use the registered professional title of Associate Engineer.

Career Opportunities

Given the serious skills shortage that exists in this area, as a graduate of this degree you are in an excellent position to take up a career as electronics technician, data network/mobile network technician, technical salesperson and software/hardware test technician.

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