电子和计算机工程课程旨在整合两个独立的工程领域，以满足当今世界电子和计算机行业的共同需求。该计划在四年中结合了这两个领域不同方面的课程工作，重点是计算系统的设计。电子和计算机及其共同应用，在我们作为信息通信技术（ICT）的生活中发挥着越来越重要的作用，从消费品到使用电子硬件（电路）和计算机软件集成在一起的航天飞机，应有尽有。在我们生活的方方面面越来越多地使用ICT，确保了这一工程领域的持续意义。
Electronic and Computer Engineering is a course that aims to integrate two separate engineering fields to meet the joint demands made by the electronics and computer industries in today's world. This programme combines coursework in different aspects of both fields over four years, with an emphasis on the design of computing systems. Electronics and computers, along with their integrated applications, are playing an ever-increasing role in our lives, particularly in the domain of Information Communications Technology (ICT). This integration of electronic hardware (circuits) and computer software is driving a wave of innovation, shaping everything from consumer electronics and automotive advancements to robotic automation systems, telecommunication networks, medical devices and healthcare technology, industrial automation, renewable energy systems, and information technology services. This integration is paving the way for groundbreaking developments and revolutionising how we connect, communicate, and interact in our technologically-driven society. The ICT industry is experiencing exponential growth and electronic and computer engineering is at its forefront. The increasing use of ICT in every aspect of our lives ensures the continued relevance of this area of engineering.<br><br>Career Opportunities<br>Completing the University of Galway/Engineers Ireland-accredited BE degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering offers a passport to national and international career opportunities in the wide and diverse range of industries, utilities and other organisations that use electronic and computer engineering expertise. This includes such areas as electronic system design, medical systems, healthcare, networking and distributed computing, telecommunications, automotive electronics, industrial automation, consumer electronics, broadcasting, management information systems and energy management systems. There is strong demand for Electronic and computer Engineering graduates across a wide variety of industry sectors in Ireland and abroad. ICT expertise offers you the prospect of doing research or working in the industry in these interesting, exciting and challenging areas.