Science & Engineering:VLSI Systems MEng
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VLSI Systems MEng
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1 Year Full-Time Or 2 Years Part-Time
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Overview
The course provides a comprehensive grounding in the theory of microelectronic systems, as well as exposure to state of the art design techniques and toolsets.
CONTACT
Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering webpages - click here
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Course Director:
Dr Ciaran MacNamee
Tel : 353-61-213470
Email : ciaran.macnamee@ul.ie
Graduate Profile
The Masters in VLSI Systems is designed to address the shortage of graduates skilled in both digital and analogue VLSI systems design. Graduates from the course are well placed to take up rewarding careers in the VLSI industry, including IC design, manufacturing and test, as well as research into future developments in the VLSI area.
Programme Content
The course consists of a taught component and a project.
Semester 1
ASICS 1 (Digital), Test Engineering 1, Semiconductor Technology, Project 1. Choose 2 from the following: Digital Signal Processing, Information Theory & Coding, Advanced Digital System Design. |
Semester 2
ASICS 2 (Analogue), Test Engineering 2, Noise in Circuits & Systems, Project 2. Choose 2 from the following: Digital Control, Digital Communications, Host & Network Security, Advanced Topic Seminars. |
Entry Requirements
The principal entry requirement for either course is an honours primary degree in a numerate discipline (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). An interview may be part of the admission process.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
- Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
- English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
- A one page supporting statement
- A copy of your birth certificate
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
- Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
- TOEFL – 550 (paper based), 213 (computer based), 80 (internet based)
- IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5* for Business, Arts, Humanities or Education programmes. Minimum score of 6.0* for Science, Engineering, Informatics or Electronics programmes *with no less than 6 in any one component.
- English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
- GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
- University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
- GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
