Bachelor Of Engineering In Software And Electronic Engineering in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Engineering In Software And Electronic Engineering in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

This new degree offers students a unique opportunity to develop both software and electronic engineering skills.

Electronic engineering includes hardware technology, software technology, and the integration of both, in application areas including:

• Communications
• Networking
• Information technology
• Automotive
• Medical
• Entertainment
• Mobile technologies
• The internet of things

The programme emphasises the application of scientific, mathematical, social and economic principles to real world engineering problems.

Software engineering is a major stream within this programme, including design methodologies, test methodologies, using industry standard tools, and programming in a number of programming languages. A major area of opportunities for graduates, is as software engineers, in the field of electronic engineering, in the ICT industry.

Students on this course will develop advanced skills in:

• Software Programming
• Networking
• Embedded Systems Development
• Digital Systems
• Engineering projects with an emphasis on the Internet of Things

There is a strong emphasis on lab based skills, with students spending over 50% of their time on projects, labs and practical applications.

The course also includes a valuable eight-month Work Placement in Year 3. Alternatively, students can avail of an Erasmus+ study placement in a partner college in Europe.

Employment potential for graduates is excellent - there is a high demand for graduates with ICT/software/electronic engineering skills.  Graduates have gained employment with companies such as Valeo, Intel and SAP.

Career Opportunities

A graduate from the programme will have career opportunities in the following roles:

• Service Engineer
• Test Engineer
• Customer Support
• Manufacturing Technicians
• Computer Network Technicians

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

• Intel
• SAP
• CBE
• Valeo Vision Systems

Follow-on Studies: 

Students are eligible for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software and Electronic Engineering and other Level 8 add-on programmes.

Most students will choose to do the final year of the Level 8 in Software and Electronic Engineering as it offers them better job opportunities and long-term career progression.