Mechatronics combines electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, computer engineering, robotics, and information communication technology in the creation of intelligent machines. This programme should appeal to anyone with an interest in a versatile and multidisciplinary engineering programme. It involves the study of automation from an engineering perspective and serves the purpose of controlling advanced hybrid systems in business and industry. You will learn how to analyse, design, and control the type of machines and processes that are used, for example, in biomedical, automotive manufacture and high-speed automation. As a Mechatronics honours graduate you will be equally at home across multiple engineering domains and will be a specialist in interfacing computer-controlled systems. The programme also develops the leadership and communication skills that you will find are essential if you intend to progress on to positions of responsibility in the manufacturing and service industries. This two-year course develops your knowledge and skills in electrical, electronic, control and mechanical engineering, programming, design, automation, mathematics, management and communications. This programme is suitable for persons currently employed in technician and technical support roles to upskill. The programme should also appeal to suitably qualified persons working in industries such as mechanical engineering, power and energy engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, robotics, information communication technology, and computer engineering to develop more multidisciplinary skills.
| Course Category | Computers & IT (Information Technology) |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Honours Bachelor Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Fee | 9000 |
| Entry Requirements | Over 50% average grade at level 7 in Mechatronics or a related discipline. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant industrial experience will also be considered. Graduates who have not obtained this minimum may incorporate other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience and apply for assessment via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions/ credit for some parts of the programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work or career. Further information is available at www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie . |
| Career Path | Examples of careers that are open to our graduates include mechatronics engineer, robotics engineer, control systems engineer, automation engineer, instrumentation engineer, mechanical design, information and communication technology, data scientist/analyst etc. |
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