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Course Overview

The main areas of engineering covered on the programme include Electrical, Electronics, Advanced PLCs and SCADA, Programming, Process Control and Instrumentation, CAD, Industrial Networks, Motion Control and Robotics Systems and Work Placement.

Manufacturing in Ireland is highly automated and there is a move towards Industry 4.0, the smart factory, which is advancing manufacturing operations in Ireland. Modern automated production lines will involve data exchange, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and cloud computing. It is this advancement that requires a programme such as Industrial Automation & Robotic Systems to develop and ensure that technicians and engineers leave the programme with skills and competencies that allow them to design, commission, debug and repair intelligent machines, including industrial robots and flexible manufacturing systems. With that, it is essential that the skills are transferrable across a range of sectors such as biomedical, automotive, food processing and electronic manufacturing sectors.

As a graduate, you will have skills that will allow you to work with highly automated and robotic manufacturing systems. You will learn the skills allowing you to work safely and competently with electrical/electronic control systems and electromechanical systems. 

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Progression Opportunities (Level 7)
1. A Higher Certificate (Level 6) in a cognate field, OR
2. An equivalent qualification to a Higher Certificate (Level 6) with appropriate prerequisite subjects.
 
Progression Opportunities (Level 8)
1. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in a cognate field with an overall average performance of at least *40%. [*Except in the case of students who are progressing from the B.Sc. in Applied Biology (Level 7) or a cognate Level 7 programme, an overall average of 50% is required for application to the B.Sc. (Hons) in Bioanalysis & Biotechnology.] OR
2. An equivalent qualification to an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with
appropriate prerequisite subjects, OR
3. A pass in a relevant Ordinary Degree (Level 7) with one
year’s suitable and relevant work experience.

Leaving Certificate

A minimum of 4 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including English/Irish plus a minimum of O5 in Mathematics.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

Level 6 Craft Certificate (Trade) such as Fitting or Toolmaking, or National/Higher Certificate

Candidates who hold a Senior Trade Certificate and/or National Craft Certificate or holders of a National/Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Engineering or Technology may be considered for admission to Year 2 of this programme subject to a satisfactory interview.

Fees

The Academic year fee is €3000. 

EU Tuition Fees:
Higher Certificate (Level 6): €250
Ordinary Degree (Level 7): €250
Honors Degree (Level 8): €819
Engineering (Hons Degree) (Level 8): €1450


This information was accurate on : 01/02/2021
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