BEng in Mechatronics
Programme Code: SG_EMECT_J07
About Mechatronics
Mechatronics is a combination of mechanical, electronic and software engineering. The purpose of this field is the study of automation from an engineering perspective and serves the purposes of controlling advanced hybrid systems.
About this Programme
Graduates with a good grounding and understanding in this field can look to a bright and challenging career. In an era where it is necessary for manufacturing industry to be located in less expensive environments, the advanced technical communication techniques and skilled workforce created with this Level 7 programme would allow such manufacturing industry to be controlled in Ireland, keeping the high skilled jobs in Ireland despite the migration of unskilled jobs to
other countries.
Modules: (credits awarded)
(Candidates for the full award must take all of these required modules)
Year 1
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology (5)
- CIM & Automation Technology 2 (5)
- Project Management (5)
- SCADA (5)
- Quality Management Systems (5)
Year 2
- Data Communications & Interfacing (10)
- Control Systems (10)
- Mathematics 3 (5)
- Project 3 (10)
Full details of individual modules are available in the official documentation here.
Programme co-ordinator: Kevin Collins
Entry Requirements
Level 6 on the NFQ (Higher Certificate – formerly National Certificate) qualification in relevant discipline or equivalent. Holders of National Craft Certificate or Advanced Craft Certificate in an appropriate discipline and with adequate relevant industrial experience may also qualify for entry to the course. For those who do not have the required equivalent qualifications a qualifier programme is available.
Award: Level 7
Duration: 2 years
Fees: see Online Course Fees Page
Application Deadline: See Frequently Asked Questions
Delivery: Online
FURTHER INFORMATION:
The School of Engineering
Tel: 071 91 55222
Email: parttime@itsligo.ie
Course co-ordinator: Kevin Collins, email: collins.kevin@itsligo.ie