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Location: Athlone
years: 2
Entry into BEng Automation & Robotics is from US773 Engineering (Common Entry). Students choose their preferred engineering stream at the end of first year in Common Entry.
Automation & Robotics is combination of the two most utilised technologies in todays manufacturing environments. Exploring the control of production equipment and the operation of cutting edge robotics. Engineers with these skills are now in high demand in the manufacturing sector, with many large companies struggling to fill all of their required positions due to a shortage of skilled graduates.
If you are a motivated person with a creative mind, and are interested in engineering and how things work, then Robotics & Automation could be for you. TUS Midlands has strong ties with industrial partners to ensure students get to experience cutting edge technology. Software such as RoboDK is utilised to design and simulate robot cells which can be replicated on one of our industrial robots, providing hands on experience for students.
Industrial work placement is embedded in the course in year three. The student is required to complete a six-month placement from January to June in the third year of the course. The placement carries 25 credits and must fulfil prescribed criteria to which the employer will agree in advance. Graduates are encouraged to secure positions regionally, nationally or internationally in automation and manufacturing roles. This is supported by a dedicated placement officer within the college leveraging our strong industrial partnerships.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Engineering in Automation & Robotics, you are eligible to apply to Engineers Ireland to use the registered professional title of Associate Engineer.
Entry into BEng Automation & Robotics is from US773 Engineering (Common Enrty). Students choose their preferred engineering stream at the end of first year in Common Entry.
Applications will also be considered for Direct/Advanced Entry from those with a FETAC Level 5/6 qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant prior learning. Click here to learn more.
Mathematics
Sensor Systems
Mechanics
Computer Aided Design
Electronics Technology
Engineering Economics
Control and Power Technology
Introduction to Robotics
Automation Practice
Statistics and Lean Sigma
Mathematics
Robotics Programming and Vision
Control and Mechatronic Systems
Computer Networks
Industrial Placement
Project Evaluation and Management
Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management
Your specialised knowledge of Automation & Robotics can lead to direct employment in the manufacturing industry or further advancement of your education to an honours degree at TUS or other institutions.
Graduates have found 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 process/machine maintenance, process development, fault-finding, robot programmer, automation integrator as well as working in multi-disciplinary teams in a modern manufacturing environment.
One year of further study at TUS can lead to an honours degree in Automation & Robotics, which will allow employment as a graduate engineer.
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