Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic & Computer Engineering
Electronic Engineering is an exciting field of engineering with unlimited potential which can be applied to any sector or interest in order to help shape the future in progressive ways such as connected health and the Internet of Things. A degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering provides the foundations required to help design the future of automotive, medical, information, entertainment, music, communication and renewable energy technology.
Electronic and Computer Engineering at IT Sligo focuses on Embedded Systems design and development. An "Embedded System" is a combination of electronic or electromechanical hardware and software designed to perform a specific function. Embedded systems form the basis of modern consumer electronics such as mobile phones, automotive electronics, musical equipment and aircraft guidance systems. As well as electronic fundamentals, computer programming for microcontrollers and mobile applications form an integral part of Electronic and Computer Engineering at IT Sligo.
Department | Code | Award |
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Mech. and Electronic Eng. | SG337 | Ordinary Bachelor Degree Abinitio |
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*New Common Points Scale
The new Leaving Certificate Common Points Scale from 2017 is not directly comparable with the scale that was in existence from 1992 to 2016.
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Applicants should list their CAO course choices in genuine order of preference and they will be offered the course highest up on their list that they are deemed eligible for, if any.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements for CAO 2018 courses at ITSligo are available for download below:
What subjects will I study?
Semester 1
Semester 2
Title | Credits |
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Mathematics 1 | 05 |
Practical Electronics | 05 |
C Programming 101 | 05 |
Circuit Layout Design 2 | 05 |
Computer Systems and Networking 2 | 05 |
Internet of Things | 05 |
Semester 3
Title | Credits |
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Microcontroller Architecture | 05 |
Instrumentation and Control 201 | 05 |
C Programming 201 | 05 |
Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 05 |
Audio and Image Processing | 05 |
Applied Electronics | 05 |
Semester 4
Title | Credits |
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Mathematics 2 | 05 |
Microcontroller Programming | 05 |
Software Engineering | 05 |
Project Year 2 | 05 |
Embedded Programming 201 | 05 |
Instrumentation and Control 202 | 05 |
Semester 5
Title | Credits |
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Digital Signal Processing 301 | 05 |
Embedded Systems 1 | 05 |
System Design Integration and Test | 05 |
Project Design and HRPD | 05 |
Quality and Project Management [E] | 05 |
ESSENTIAL QUALITY [E] | 05 |
Semester 6
[E] = Elective Module. Modules subject to availability.
Who do I contact?
Admissions Office
T: 353 (0) 71 931 8510