Engineering - Automation & Digital Manufacturing - Galway
The aim of the programme is to offer a progression route to graduates of the B.Eng. in Automation & robotics (or equivalent) and graduate engineers that can design, build, improve and manage modern manufacturing cells.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time blended.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement:
Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for this programme is a B.Eng. in Automation and Robotics or equivalent. As the system integration project is an applied project to be conducted in industry, applicants should either secure a placement or have an agreement with a company that will allow them to conduct their project in their manufacturing facilities.
English Language Requirements
English Language Requirements will be as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code. The current requirements are as follows:
Non-EU applicants who are not English speakers must have a minimum score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent. All results must have been achieved within 2 years of application to ATU.
EU applicants who are not English speakers are recommended to have a minimum score of 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each component) in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or equivalent.
Further details on English language requirements are available at: https://www.atu.ie/study/global/language-requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning
ATU is committed to the principles of transparency, equity and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used for admission.
Once admitted in the programme, students can apply for exemptions based on prior qualification and experience.
Academic Code of Practice No. 6 outlines the policies and procedures for the Recognition of Prior Learning.
Guidance for applicants is provided on myexperience.ie
Careers / Further progression
Careers
The shortage of engineers in Automation and Digital Manufacturing is such that Irish Industry is currently recruiting abroad. The course will position graduates to move into automation engineering positions or advanced manufacturing ones (such as digitalisation of manufacturing, data analytics, operation management to name but a few) in the Medical Device and engineering manufacturing sectors.
Further information
Total Fees EU: €6,000.
Course Overview
This is an innovative work-based learning programme that has been designed in close consultation with the manufacturing industry in the western region who have identified a major skill-gap in the field. The aim of the programme is to offer a progression route to graduates of the B.Eng. in Automation & robotics (or equivalent) and graduate engineers that can design, build, improve and manage modern manufacturing cells. The graduate profile will be in automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing with skills in system integration and data driven decision making.
Students attend two evenings of online classes per week as well as one day per week in our state-of-the-art facilities.
Students also complete an industry project in system integration.
Year 1 - Mandatory modules (5 Credits per module)
Semester 1
• Machine Vision for Industry
• Decision Theory and Data Visualisation
• Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Services
• Digital Twin Technology
Semester 2
• Lean process automation
• Advanced Automation
• Database Design and Development
• System Integration
• System Integration project (20 Credits)
Where assessment on the programme involves examinations, these are held on campus or at another exam venue in the Republic of Ireland. There are typically two exam periods: January and May. Times scheduled for examinations (face to face / online exams ) are in GMT.
Dr. Carine Gachon
E: carine.gachon@atu.ie
T: 091742106