Engineering - Mechatronics - Blanchardstown
Are you curious, imaginative, active and inventive? Do you like problem-solving? The mix in this course of electronic, electrical, computer, robotics and mechanical will offer you lots of opportunities to thrive. Graduates can pursue careers in many fields, from pharmaceuticals, manufacturing and heavy industry to electronics and automation.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University Dublin |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Technological University Dublin | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year Advanced Entry/Add On Programme
Entry Requirements
Ordinary Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.
Note: Applicants with an “equivalent qualification” may be admitted by taking the following bridging modules:
Principles of Mechatronic Engineering 1
Principles of Mechatronic Engineering 2
Careers / Further progression
What are my career opportunities?
Pharmaceuticals
Automation
Electronics
Food Processing
Manufacturing
Progression
On graduation, you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere.
Further information
Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course.
Applications are made under the Advanced Entry category through the CAO.
For further information on how to make an application, please visit our CAO Hub
https://www.tudublin.ie/study/undergraduate/cao/entry-routes/advanced-entry/
If you have a query on Advanced Entry email us at admissions@tudublin.ie
You’ll study a wide range of subjects, from Algebra and Geometry, Engineering and Electrical Science, Mechanics and Computer-Aided Design to Instrumentation, Design Methodology, Automation and Computer Networks.
In Year 4, you’ll study advanced subjects such as Control Systems, Software Engineering and Industrial Robotics, and complete a Design Project.
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.
Please search for the TU Dublin offer on the HEA website www.heanet.ie/store
Year One
Semester 1
Differential Equations & Numerical Methods
Control Systems
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems
Industrial Placement*
Design Project Part 1
*Industrial Placement MEC4 H4024 is assessed through 100% CA and is included in the GPA calculation
Electives Semester 1
Enterprise Resource Management
Semester 2
Mechanics and Materials
Industrial Networks and Distributed Systems
Industrial Robotics & Vision Inspection
Design Project Part 2
Electives Semester 2
Advanced Computer Aided Design
Sustainable Energy Systems
* Students who do not go on Industrial Placement will choose 2 Electives out of the three on offer; MEC4 H4018 Enterprise Resource Management, MEC4 H4015 Advanced Computer Aided Design, and MEC4 H4019 Sustainable Energy Systems.
Advanced Entry/Add On Programme
Contact Us
courses@tudublin.ie
01 220 8093