BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING

Degree Overview
>MH304 Bachelor of Electronic Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland and is recognised internationally. The five year Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University is accredited by Engineers Ireland and meets the educational standard required to become a chartered engineer.
>In MH304 Electronic Engineering, students take Engineering fundamentals, Mathematics modules and start their first Problem Based Learning Project in 1st year, with projects in all proceeding years of the degree.
>In 4th year, students specialise in one of the following three options:
-Electronic Engineering with Computers (COE)
-Electronic Engineering (EEG)
-Electronic Engineering with Communications (COM)
>Students who achieve a 2.2 grade (50%) minimum in 3rd year may choose the MEng stream. These students have the option in 4th year to complete one of the following: 6 month industry work experience / Erasmus or Research Internship or Project (subject to availability).
>Electronic Engineering at Maynooth University has developed world-class expertise in the area of mobile communications, radio and wireless communications, biomedical engineering research, dynamics and control research, wave energy research, and robotics. Each of these areas is matched to rapidly growing industries and excellent job opportunities. By bringing this deep knowledge to all the undergraduate programmes, we provide our graduates with a world-class electronic engineering education but also a head start in these exciting and developing areas.

W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering: The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett. The scholarship provides €3,000 to eligible first year students taking a Level 8 course that is accredited by Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University. Two scholarships are available for MH304/MH306 Engineering students.
www.mu.ie/scholarships

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Leaving Certificate Applicants

Required to present 2H5 & 4O6/H7, Irish, English & a Science subject (i.e. Agricultural Science, Applied Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Physics with Chemistry or Technology) & H4 Mathematics. MH304 Round 1 Points 2024: 355

Applicants under 23 years of age must attain at least 350 points in their Leaving Certificate or equivalent plus basic entry requirements.

HEAR and DARE

DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.

HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Engineering Scholarship
W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering
The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett. The scholarship provides €3,000 to eligible first year students taking a Level 8 course that is accredited by Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University. Two scholarships are available for MH304/MH306 Engineering students.
www.mu.ie/scholarships

The Maynooth Education

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