Engineering - Automation & Robotics - Galway
This programme is an industry-led degree designed to upskill employees in the manufacturing sector. This is an innovative programme that has been designed in close consultation with manufacturing industries in the western region who have identified a requirement to up-skill their employees. The aim of the programme is to graduate engineers that can build and manage modern manufacturing cells.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
3 years part-time, blended.
Study Hours
Students will undertake 60 credits per year, which is a full-time academic load. Their employer should commit to reduce their professional workload by a minimum of 12 hours per week during the academic year to accommodate study time and a minimum of 4 hours for the rest of the year to work on their project.
On-Campus Attendance
Semester 1 & 2, one day per week on-site for laboratory work (9am to 6pm) in ATU Galway City. Semester 3 custom industry training and Industry Project / Work Placement. Each year students attend either one or two weeks of certified training (Allen Bradley and FANUC).
Entry Requirements
Applicants should be employed in the manufacturing industry and have an agreement with their employer to be released one day per week. The students from industry may start in Year 1, or they may avail of advanced entry depending on their background and qualifications. For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage
Further information
Total Fees €18,000
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
Who should apply?
The is an industry-led degree designed to upskill employees in the manufacturing sector. Graduates of this programme have the skills and knowledge to design and maintain automated manufacturing processes and integrate in-house and vendor automation solutions.
Modules
Academic and Professional Skills
Electrical Principles and Automation
Engineering Science
Computer Aided Design
Mathematics Fundamentals
Industry Module 1
Networking Technology
Regulatory Affairs
Instrumentation and Control
Project Management
Programming with Python
Mathematics 2
Automation 2
Industry Module 2
Mechanical Systems
Programming with C and C++
Control Systems
Six Sigma Quality
Industrial Robotics
Examination & Assessment
The modules will be assessed by both continuous assessment, via ongoing assignments coupled with extensive group project work, and an exam week
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie