| Course Name |
Automation & Robotics - Athlone Campus |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Athlone Campus |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
112514 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Technological University Dublin |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Athlone |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
How to apply
Applications are made online between 1 February and 1 June. Contact the admissions department in Athlone for details.
*External students can transfer to add-on courses provided that their previous qualifications meet the entry requirements. |
| Qualification Letters |
BEng (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year add-on. |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering in Automation and Robotics or Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics or a Level 7 qualification in a related discipline. |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
Work in bright, modern laboratories with the very latest in automation and robotic technology.
• Explore robotic cells and automation systems incorporating an array of sensors and vision systems.
• You will develop...
Hide-What is this course about?
Work in bright, modern laboratories with the very latest in automation and robotic technology.
• Explore robotic cells and automation systems incorporating an array of sensors and vision systems.
• You will develop your problem –solving skills and reasoning techniques.
• You will work on topic-specific problems, both as part of a team and as an individual and develop your lifelong learning and interpersonal skills.
• You will develop your ability to effectively communicate within the engineering community and society at large.
• Gain valuable work experience by completing an industrybased final year project in an automation and robotics field.
• You will develop an ethical awareness with regard to the engineering profession and environment.
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 at the cutting edge of instrumentation, robotics, process control and industrial automation to pursue a career in this dynamic and evolving field.
Engineers with skills in this area are now in very high demand in the manufacturing sector. Many large companies are struggling to fill their required positions due to a shortage of graduates. As more and more companies adopt robotics and automation the requirement for engineers in this area is set to increase.
If you are a motivated person with a creative and curious mind, and are interested in engineering, robotics and how things work, then Automation and Robotics could be for you. With its €38 million engineering building TUS is ideally placed to take you to the next level.
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Year 1: Final Year Project, Regulatory Compliance and Validation 4, Computer Aided Engineering Design and Analysis, Electrical Power Systems and Machines, Robotic Vision and Interaction, Enterprise Networks 4, Operations Management and Sustainability, Industrial Control 4, Manufacturing Automation, Connected Devices, Robotic Programming, Motion and Tooling. |
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Other Information
• QQI FET/FETAC Applicants
• Work Placement in CAO entry Level 7 and Level 8 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
What can I do after the course?
Graduates will find 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 automation engineering, faultfinding, robotic cell development and programming and process design. Working in multi-disciplinary team in a modern manufacturing environment awaits you. |
| Further Enquiries |
Cian Bregazzi-Nevin
Course Leader Polymer, Mechanical and Design
Tel: +353(0)90 64 41890
Email: Cian.BregazziNevin@tus.ie |
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