Consider Electronic Engineering if you are interested in: * studying a degree programme which is accredited (the BE is accredited by the Institute of Engineers of Ireland - IEI). Holders of a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree are eligible for membership of the IEI and are exempt from any further written examination on the path to qualifying as a Chartered Engineer. Honours graduates are also eligible for associate membership of the Institution of Electrical Engineers (AMIEE) in the UK and membership of the Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (MIEEE) in the US * learning to harness your creative, intellectual and problem-solving skills and learning to collaborate in a team-based environment * working in one of the most dynamic and creative disciplines around today. From medical diagnostics to mobile communications, from Internet gaming to transport systems – we are surrounded by the wonders of engineering. Engineering may be defined as the science of creating innovative, efficient and useful systems to serve society * being immersed in the key elements of electronics, computers and communications engineering in lectures, tutorials, laboratory and project work * spending up to six months developing your practical skills through an industrial work placement (with companies such as Amazon, Intel and HP - subject to availability)

Students who take a computer science and engineering science combination will have particular strength when targeting companies which require a close fusion of hardware and software systems – such as robotics or highly integrated devices (such as engine management, digitally controlled products). Those taking a basic science partner, can access careers in companies looking at sensing and monitoring – in the medical, biological and environmental sectors. At Maynooth, we view Engineering students as apprentice professionals, preparing to steer Ireland toward its 21st century goal of becoming a ‘knowledge economy’. There are many interesting and challenging career opportunities available and engineering graduates are in high demand in Ireland and abroad. Maynooth is ideally situated close to major technology companies, such as Intel, IBM and Hewlett-Packard, all of whom have a very strong demand for engineering graduates. Students may also opt to use their problemsolving and team management skills to pursue careers in areas such as finance, biomedical engineering, management and marketing.