Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software and Electronic Engineering

This four year honours degree prepares graduates to work as software and electronic engineers in a variety of research and development settings within the tech industry. ATU has one of the most highly valued Software & Electronic Engineering qualifications in Ireland. You will learn about software, computers, electronics, the Internet, and the cloud, from the basic transistor to the Internet of Things. There is a particular focus on state-of-the-art technologies and engineering techniques.

Your personal and professional development form key components of the programme. We pride ourselves on our innovative learning environment which uses team and problem based techniques; this means less teaching and more learning for you. An eight-month work placement is offered in the third year of the programme. This enables students to apply their knowledge and develop their skills within high tech work environments such as Cisco, Intel, Ericsson, Analog Devices, SAP, Avaya, Valeo and Boston Scientific. Alternatively, students can avail of an Erasmus+ study placement in a partner college in Europe.    

Maths Requirement

A graduate from the programme will have career opportunities in a wide range of software and electronic industries including:

• Mobile and Wireless Systems Development
• Software Development
• Computer Networks
• Telecommunication Systems
• Integrated Circuit Technology – System On Chip
• Sensors and Sensor Networks
• Automotive Electronics
• Automation Control Systems
• Biomedical Electronics
• Robotics

According to the report ‘Ireland’s National Skills Strategy 2025’ issued by the Department of Education and Skills, there is a high demand nationally for graduates with Level 8 ICT/software/electronic skills. 

‘EGFSN (Expert Group on Future Skills Needs) research indicates a current demand for high-level ICT skills at an average 8,000 new job openings per annum. Of these, it was estimated by the EGFSN that 85% of the job openings would be for high-level ICT professionals at NFQ Level 8 +.'

Students have gained employment in many well-known companies such as:

• Cisco
• Intel (Shannon)
• SAP
• HP
• Analog Devices
• Valeo Vision Systems
• Avaya
• Ericsson
• IBM
• GM

Other graduates have joined smaller companies in a variety of research and development roles.

This course includes an eight-month work placement in Year 3, from January to August. This provides students with valuable work experience and provides access to potential employment opportunities. Many students will be expected to obtain full-time jobs at companies where they have been placed.

Students will be liable for an additional materials fee of €100 per year for certain full time programmes. This fee is not covered by Granting Authorities.

Contact Us

Des O’Reilly is Head of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

He will be happy to help you with any enquiries.

You can contact him on:

Tel: +353 91 742203

Email: des.oreilly@gmit.ie