Requirements
• A Primary Honours degree, Level 8 with an award of H2.2 or higher in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science or other Engineering Disciplines
• International candidates who are non-native speakers of English must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until the following dates:

For January 2025 intake:
Closing date for NON-EU applicants is 1st December 2025.
Closing date for EU applicants is 1st December 2025.
All required documents in support of your application must be provided by this deadline.

For September 2025 intake:
Closing date for NON-EU applicants is 1st July 2025.
Closing date for EU applicants is 31st July 2025.

All required documents in support of your application must be provided by this deadline.
Note: applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU, are advised to apply as early as possible.

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This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Opportunities will arise in Irish and International high-tech industry roles, including:
Technology Evangelist
Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) Officer
Management Information Systems Director
Computer and Information Research Scientist
IoT Systems Architect
Computer Systems Analyst
Application Developer
Systems Architects

Graduates from programmes in the School have been employed by small-to-medium (SME) companies and many multinationals including Google, Intel, Texas Instruments, IBM, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Amazon. However, the skills learned are fundamental and can also be applied to many other disciplines. In addition, the Masters Project will also greatly improve the graduate's employment potential.