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Computer Engineering – Higher Certificate in Engineering
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Campus: Athlone
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years: 2
Course Overview
The aim of the Level 6 Higher Certificate in Engineering in Computer Engineering is to provide a multidisciplinary undergraduate education by developing specific expertise and comprehensive training in the key areas relevant to electronic signal processing, software development, and workshop processes and practice. The goal is to produce qualified and well-rounded graduates/technicians capable of working in a range of ICT technician positions such as equipment maintenance, diagnostics, software development, system integration, system validation and system maintenance.
Contact Details
Head of Department
Enda Fallon: Enda.Fallon@tus.ie
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
Grade 06 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. 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: C20139 Mathematics or C20174 Mathematics for Engineering or C20175 Mathematics for Computing or 5N1833 Mathematics or 5N18396 Maths for Information Technology or 5N0556 Maths for Stem or LCE Maths.
Modules
Mathematics 1.1, Software Development 1.1, Network Infrastructure 1.1, Electronic Systems 1.1, Computer Systems 1, Communication for University 1
Mathematics 1.2, Software Development 1.2, Network Infrastructure 1.2, Electronic Systems 1.2, Telecommunications 1, Communication for Engineering 1
Linear Algebra and Probability 2, Engineering Economics 2, Computer Systems Administration 2.1, Software Development 2.1, Electronic Systems 2.1
Advanced Calculus 2, Wireless LAN’s 2, Computer Systems Administration 2.2, Software Development 2.2, Electronic Systems 2.2, Computer Engineering Project
More Information
Graduates are eligible to apply to join the Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering (Level 7) Add-on Programme at TUS or related programmes at other Third Level Providers.
Students will be briefed on the TUS options each year.