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Computing -> Engineering

  • 22-10-2008 01:02AM
    #1
    kleftangel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭


    Not totally sure where is most relevant to post this so here I am.

    I'm currently doing a Computer Programming course in ITTallaght and already have a Higher Cert (Level 7).

    My question is, what kind of relation can this have to either mechanical engineering or electronic engineering. Is there any link or are they completely separate? I want to do something along the lines of these but I don't want to feel like I wasted 3 or 4 years.I couldn't imagine sitting at a desk all day. I'd much prefer to be working in a lab or something along those lines.

    Also, are there any specific courses that interlink with some knowledge of computer programming, like a postgrad course in either, therefore shortening the length of the course?

    Thanks for any and all help.


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  • #2
    Red Alert
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 7,486 ✭✭✭Red Alert


    I think there's definitely plenty of scope there, speaking as someone who has an EE background. What skills/programming languages do you currently have? I wonder would maybe a year-long course in something EE-related be a good idea? You might get a better flavour of what you'd like to specialize in.


  • #3
    kleftangel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 37 ✭kleftangel


    Mostly Java at the moment but I'm half way through a term of C++ with another year and a half to go. Learning web languages also like C# (asp.NET), html, css and more.

    I'm not really sure where to look for courses because all the normal website like Qualifax give Level 6 - 8 courses for Leaving Cert students which isn't really what I'm looking for.


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