In the DIT's School of Electronic and Communications Engineering we provide a range of programmes from Higher Certificate through Ordinary Degree and Honours Degree up to MSc, and on up to postgraduate research at PhD level. Our qualifications are highly regarded by industry, and our graduates are sought after by employers. Our Honours Degrees (DT081 and DT021) are accredited by Engineers Ireland, and graduates of those programmes are eligible for full membership of Engineers Ireland, and for Chartered Engineer status after suitable work experience.

If you want more information about engineering or any of our programmes, or have any questions, contact info@electronics.dit.ie.

Careers in Engineering

For introductory information on careers in engineering, and particularly electronics, communications and computer engineering read our "Careers in Engineering" presentation (pdf format, 650K). The presentation is suitable for second level pupils looking for general information about a career in engineering.

School visits

If you would like a member of our staff to visit your school to make a presentation and answer questions about careers in electronic, communications and computer engineering contact info@electronics.dit.ie.

Full time programmes for CAO applicants

CAO	Programme name	Duration	Level
DT089	Higher Certificate in Electronic and Computer Systems	2 years	Higher Cert	Brochure	Details	Modules
DT008	B.Eng.Tech. in Electronics and Communications	3 years	Ord. Degree	Brochure	Details	Modules
DT021	B.E. in Electrical / Electronic Engineering	4 years	Hons. Degree	Brochure	Details	Modules
DT081	B.E. in Computer and Communications Engineering	4 years	Hons. Degree	Brochure	Details	Modules

Other programmes

Full time

• DT080 B.Eng.Tech. in Electronic and Computer Systems (1 year, for graduates of DT089 or equivalent).

Part time

• DT079 B.Eng.Tech. in Electronic and Computer Systems (equivalent of DT080).
• DT074 B.E. in Computer and Communications Engineering (equivalent of last 2 years of DT081).

Masters Degree in Electronic and Communications Engineering:

• DT085 (part-time)
• DT086 (full-time)