Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Automation and Robotics
Course Overview
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4
Year
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8
Level
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341
Points
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US916
CAO Course Code
Why take this course?
Robotic and automation solutions are revolutionising sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare and transport. This course is designed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and wide range of hands-on practical skills. Students will gain experience and understanding in the areas of robotics, motors, sensors, process control and industrial automation in order to pursue a career in this dynamic and evolving field.
What will I experience?
- Get hands on experience working with leading robotics and vision systems.
- Work in bright, modern laboratories with the very latest in automation technology and software.
- Explore automated manufacturing lines and develop working cells as part of a team.
- Partake in a work placement with an industry partner in semester two of your third year
- Complete an final year project in the field of robotics and automation.
What opportunities might it lead to?
Your specialised knowledge of Automation & Robotics can lead to direct employment in the manufacturing industry or further advancement of your education to a level 9 masters or level 10 PhD at TUS or other universities.
Graduates have found direct employment in the manufacturing sector generally, across a broad range of industries, such as the medical device, electronics, agricultural and pharmaceutical sectors. Typical jobs include process/ machine maintenance, process development, fault-finding, cell design, end of arm tooling development as well as working in multi-disciplinary teams in a modern manufacturing environment.
Additional Information
Students will avail of industry standard equipment from leading manufacturers such as; Universal Robotics, ABB, Siemens, Fanuc, Cognex, RoboDK, Festo, SMC, DoBot and PickIt.
Assessment Information
Students are assessed through a of a mix of end of semester exams and continuous assessment components.
Course Details
- Course Duration:
- 4 Year
- CAO Course Code:
- US916
- Cut Off CAO Points:
- 341
- Course Award:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Course NFQ Level:
- Level 8
- Department:
- Dept of Mechanical, Polymer Engineering & Design
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
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Grade H5 at higher level in two subjects, plus Grade O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish).
QQI: QQI applicants to this program must hold the following award: Engineering Technology (5M2061). They are also required to have the module Mathematics (5N1833) or Maths for STEM (5N0556) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate Mathematics. They must also possess distinctions in three modules.
Explore our Robotics and Automation lab through this 360 video walk through. This is where students get practical experience programming robots, working with vision systems and debugging automated production lines.
Careers & Opportunities
Career Prospects
Past students have secured employment with leading automation and medical device companies. Graduates are in demand due to a shortage of qualified engineers in this rapidly expanding field.
Work Placement
Students will undertake a four month industrial work placement in Year 3. Commencing in Jan of the second semester, students will work as an engineer in a national of international company.
Further Study
Successful completion of this level 8 will enable students apply for continued study at TUS or another leading university.
Progression to level 9 on a taught or research basis will further deepen the learners understanding of this ever advancing field.
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