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Overview
- You will gain an advanced understanding of a broad range of areas within optical engineering, such as biomedical signal processing, optoelectronics and biomedical imaging.
- Research project topics are spread across a wide range, but related to and drawing on the topics covered in the taught modules. Similarly, your work placement can involve a variety of roles in a range of different companies in the electronic and computer engineering field.
Career
There are excellent job opportunities after the Optical Engineering programme from University College Dublin in the display, lighting, virtual reality, robotic and drone areas. It is a large and expanding area. Established employers in Ireland include both multinationals and indigenous companies, e.g. Andor, Carl Zeiss, Huawei, Intel/Movidius, Qualcomm, and Sensl, to name but a few.
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Numerical Algorithms
- Hyperspectral imaging
- Optical Sensing Technology
- Software Engineering (ME)
- Electromagnetic Waves
- Signals and Systems
- Modelling and Simulation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 47 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in IrelandAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) in Electrical, Electronic, Computer or Optical Engineering with minimum 2:1 award or international equivalent
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes.
- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Tuition Fee
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International
26400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
8410 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8410 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Dublin
1100 - 1800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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