Engineering - Automation & Digital Manufacturing - Galway

This programme is part of a suite of programmes developed with Industry to support the transition to Industry 4.0. It is specifically designed for engineers working in the manufacturing industry who wish to upskill in the field of Automation and Digital Manufacturing. Students will take 40 credits of taught modules which will have assessments contributing to their 50 credits work-based research project.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for automation engineers working in industry wishing to upskill to a Level 9 while working. The research project can be fully embedded in the student’s day-to-day job to optimise their workload.

What will I study?

Modules:

Research Methods

System Integration

Lean Automation

Data Driven Decision Making

Research Project in Automation and Digital Manufacturing

Candidates must hold Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree or Higher Diploma in Automation & Digital Manufacturing or a B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechatronics or cognate discipline with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. As the research is industry based, applicants must either have the support of their employer to conduct research or have an agreement with a company to use their facilities for the purpose of their research.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.



For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.

2 years part-time, online delivery.



Study Hours

In semesters 1 and 2, students attend 4 hours of online synchronous workshops per week and engage in 6 hours of asynchronous material per week. The Research Project is fully integrated in the taught modules in semesters 1 and 2 and continues as a stand-alone module in semesters 3 and 4 under the guidance of an individual supervisor.



On-Campus Attendance: No attendance required.