Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems or Telecommunications Engineering

1. Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems or Telecommunications Engineering School of Electronic Engineering http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/index.shtml

2. Staff Contacts • Dr. Tony Holohan, Programme Chair, Electronic Postgraduate Programmes • Mr. David Molloy, Lecturer • Mr. Frank O’Beirne, Faculty Office, Administrator for Electronic Postgraduate Programmes Consult your School website with initial queries (FAQs)

3. Postgraduate Programme Codes • Telecoms(GCTCc, GTCc, MTCc) • Electronic Systems(GCESc, GDEc, MENc) • Majors • Nanoelectronics & Photonics • Image Processing & Analysis • Network Implementation NOTE: The last ‘c’ in each code indicates a ‘continuous’ programme. There is no Year 1, Year 2 structure, etc.

4. Programme Structure

5. Choosing Your Modules See the ‘Programme Planner’ for 2007/08 (next slide). IMPORTANT NOTES: • Electronic Systems Students can choose ANY 8 modules. • Telecoms students MUST take at least 6 modules from the ‘telecoms’ module set (in red below) plus ANY other two modules. See http://www.dcu.ie/electronics/post/modules/index.shtml for module descriptions and criteria for Majors.

6. Programme Planner 2007/08SEMESTER 1

7. Programme Planner 2007/08SEMESTER 2

8. Programme Planner 2007/08MASTERS PROJECT

9. Credits & Weightings • All taught modules are worth 7.5 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System). • The PROJECT is worth 30 credits. • All taught modules are weighted 100. • The PROJECT is weighted 350.

10. Award Classifications

11. Registration • Electronic Systems Programmes • Telecommunications Programmes • Register for modules forthe current academic year only – in this case Semesters 1 and 2 of 2007/08 • Late registration until Friday 28th September – no extra charge • Late registration until 26th October - €125 late fee • After 28th October – No registration allowed • YOUR responsibility! (Check Portal Page).

12. Module Changes • To Change modules - Complete ‘Change of Module Choice Form’ R37 www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R37_Module.pdf) • Can change modules 1st – 5th October – online, no extra charge • Can change modules 8th – 12th October - €60 fee to Registry • To de-register from a module, complete form R-37. • YOUR responsibility!

13. Fees • The onus is on you to arrange fee payment. • E.U. students on Masters/Grad. Dip. are supported under H.E.A.’s ‘Graduate Skills Conversion Programme’ • Part-time students funded for 2 years • Full-time students funded for 1 year • Non-E.U. students should contact Finance Office regarding fees. • Certificate students not eligible for reduced fees Finance Office - 9:30 – 12:30 and 14:30 to 16:30. Email:fees@dcu.ie http://www.dcu.ie/finance/fees/skills_fees.shtml

14. Timetables • Available for all Elec. Eng. postgraduate programmes on the web under the course code – ‘MEN’, Year C www.dcu.ie/timetables/search.shtml

15. TransferGraduate Diploma to Masters Students on the Grad Dip who obtain one of the following will be given the option to transfer to the MASTERS 1. anaverage of 55% in the first 4 modules taken and passed at FIRST ATTEMPT 2. anaverage of 55% in ANY 6 modules they pass at FIRST ATTEMPT

16. Transfer Cert to Diploma • Cert students may transfer to the Graduate Diploma having successfully completed 4 modules. • Students MAY be required to attend an interview. *EU Cert students are not eligible for reduced fees* You can only receive one award (Cert. or Dip. or MEng.) Students can also transfer between Programmes at the same level, depending on modules taken.

17. Examinations • Semester 1: Mon 14 Jan - Fri 25 Jan. No Autumn Repeats on these Programmes – if you fail, you can register as a Repeat Student and retake it at next sitting Exam timetable (Exams Office) – displayed on student portal pages and DCU site 4-6 weeks prior to exams. For 2007/08 Academic timetable, see http://www.dcu.ie/timetables/ac_07_08.shtml

18. Examinations (contd.) Students are NOT PERMITTED to retake exams already passed. Marks & Standards – www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/standards.shtml Exam Regulations – www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/regulations.shtml Past Exam Papers – www.dcu.ie/internal/examinations/papers.php3

19. Deferrals and Absences • To defer an entire academic year, complete a ‘Deferral of Academic Year’ (R-32) form (www.dcu.ie/registry/forms/pdfs/R32_Defacadem.pdf) • Unexplained absences from exams result in a FAILED ATTEMPT. Therefore: - Ensure you’re registered correctly - If absent, complete the appropriate form. • For relevant forms, see http://www.dcu.ie/registry/application_forms.shtml • Visit the Registry site at www.dcu.ie/registry/for more information

20. The Project • Projects are allocated ONCE a year, at the beginning of February(for students submitting a project in the following August and January ONLY) • Allocation based on aggregate marks if two students select the same project • Students can choose their own topic • Projects are submitted in EITHER January or August – if a submission date is deferred, you will be expected to submit at the NEXT submission opportunity

21. Project (contd.) • Interim Presentation • Project Implementation • Final Report • Oral Examination

22. Plagiarism, Copying and Collusion • Plagiarism is a serious offence in the university. • Familiarise yourself with DCU’s ‘Regulation on Plagiarism, Copying & Collusion’ at www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/plagiarism.shtml

23. Masters/Grad Dip/Grad Cert in Electronic Systems or Telecommunications Engineering School of Electronic Engineering http://www.dcu.ie/electronic_engineering/index.shtml