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Electronics systems are used for the collection, processing and transmission of information. Examples are household appliances, personal electronic items, telecommunications and computer systems. They are all “intelligent” systems since they have microprocessors in them and this means they need a programme to make them work. The combination of processors (hardware), programmes (software), and the ability to communicate is known as an electronic system.

Electronic Engineering works closely with the systems used for the transmission and processing of all information, from simple control circuits to complex international satellite digital telecommunications systems. It includes analogue and digital television systems, portable computers, super computers and sophisticated space exploration systems.

This course will prepare students for a career in the rapidly growing embedded systems industry or in embedded systems research. With a strong emphasis on project based learning, the course will deliver practical skills in embedded system design and development in addition to associated underlying principles. Graduates receive a Masters Degree (M.Eng) in Embedded Systems Engineering (NQAI Level 9). Our Department offers the opportunity of a complete progression path from when a student enters all the way through to Ph.D (NQAI Level 10).

The course addresses the key areas of electrical energy systems; control systems; automation engineering; and the control of electrical machines and drives, together, with the relevant mathematics and industrial engineering and management. The programme produces graduates who possess a thorough knowledge of scientific principles, technical and personal skills that allow them to continue their professional development in their careers.