Automation and Robotics




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Robotic and automation solutions are revolutionising sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare and transport.
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 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.
A work placement is embedded in the course in year 3. The student is required to complete a four -month work placement from January to April in the third year of the course. The placement carries 20 credits and must fulfil prescribed criteria to which the employer will agree in advance. Placements may be done in Ireland or abroad. It would be expected that graduates would find employment regionally, nationally or internationally in automation and manufacturing roles.
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The EU student contribution applies annually to all free fee eligible students and the current rate is €3,000 per annum. To avail of the funding EU students must meet the criteria of the free fees schemes, as determined by the university a student is attending.
Application deadline for EU students is February 1.
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- Bachelors
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