Expand+2 years

Mode of Study
Part Time

Method of Delivery
Classroom, Online

Schedule
Year 1:

Monday 6-10pm; [Online]

Thursday 6-8pm [Online]

3 practical sessions per semester on Saturday's [On Campus]



Year 2:

Monday 6-10pm [...

Hide-2 years

Mode of Study
Part Time

Method of Delivery
Classroom, Online

Schedule
Year 1:

Monday 6-10pm; [Online]

Thursday 6-8pm [Online]

3 practical sessions per semester on Saturday's [On Campus]



Year 2:

Monday 6-10pm [Online]

Wednesday 6-8pm [Online]

3 practical sessions per semester on Saturday's [On Campus]

**Saturday practical day dates to be advised in Week 1**

**Please note that class timetables and modes of delivery are indicative and may be subject to change, depending on public health advice**

Expand+Mechatronic Engineering is a multi-disciplinary integrated approach to product design and development that has become a key enabling resource for gaining competitive edge in the modern manufacturing era. Consequently, it has had a significant influen...

Hide-Mechatronic Engineering is a multi-disciplinary integrated approach to product design and development that has become a key enabling resource for gaining competitive edge in the modern manufacturing era. Consequently, it has had a significant influence in the nature of engineering education and training worldwide. As an emerging engineering discipline, Mechatronic Engineering integrates precision mechanical engineering, control theory, computer science and electronics as applicable to:

product design process, for creation of more functional and adaptable products
process control and automation
quality control/management
system efficiency enhancement, including ergonomics

TU815 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics (NFQ level 8) is therefore targeted towards those working in the above areas and allied industry, who have already achieved the award of Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics (NFQ level 7) or equivalent engineering qualification.

IT Requirements:

A HIGH spec is recommended (i.e. able to run Win 10, design packages such as Solid Works etc. should be able to run comfortably i.e. needs high RAM, larger SSD, Graphics acceleration, etc.). A Windows machine is required. Apple Macs are not recommended due to software package installation requirements.

Expand+The programme is delivered over 2 years in a Part-Time Mode. The subject areas covered include: Mathematics & Analytical Methods, Mechanics & Materials, Control Systems, Microcontroller/Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Industrial Robotics & Vi...

Hide-The programme is delivered over 2 years in a Part-Time Mode. The subject areas covered include: Mathematics & Analytical Methods, Mechanics & Materials, Control Systems, Microcontroller/Embedded Systems, Software Engineering, Industrial Robotics & Vision Inspection, Industrial Networks & Distributed Systems, Advanced Computer Aided Design, Sustainable Energy Systems, and Enterprise Resources Management.

Project work is a unique and substantive element in the programme, and is undertaken over three semesters. In such project work, students will synthesize the knowledge gained and skills developed in the course work, including project management skills, to develop viable project proposals, and implement such projects within the designated timeframes.

Year 1

Differential Equations and Numerical Methods
Control Systems
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems
Industrial Robotics & Vision Inspection
Design Project Part 1

Year 2

Enterprise Resource Management
Failure Mechanisms and Mechanical Vibrations
Industrial Networks and Distributed Systems
Design Project Part 2

Electives
Sustainable Energy Systems or Advanced Computer Aided Design

Expand+Employment opportunities exist in (among other key industries):

Precision Manufacturing
Manufacturing automation
Instrumentation technology and machine tools
Smart electrical appliances
Medical devices industries incorporating sensors, control...

Hide-Employment opportunities exist in (among other key industries):

Precision Manufacturing
Manufacturing automation
Instrumentation technology and machine tools
Smart electrical appliances
Medical devices industries incorporating sensors, control and machine vision
Microprocessor and computer technology
Pharmaceutical industries
Automotive manufacturing industries
Industrial robotics

Graduates of this programme will be proficient to work on small and large scale Mechatronic Engineering projects in design, consultancy, project management, and service orientated tasks. The associated industry in Ireland recognises the substantive formation provided by engineering technician and technologists upskilling programmes in Mechatronics. Therefore, the programme has so far enrolled students from the following Irish companies and industry partners:

Bord Gáis Energy/Bord Gáis Networks
Boston Scientific
Cameron Ireland Ltd
Dromone Engineering Ireland
EMC Ireland
Fingal County Council
Honeywell International Technologies
Intel Ireland Ltd
PM Group
Premier Periclase Ltd
Realtime Technologies Ltd.
Tokyo Electron Ireland Ltd
Vistakon Ireland

Graduates of this course may progress on to TU202R Master of Engineering in Internet of Things Technologies