Engineering - Connected & Autonomous Vehicles

Course Summary
This Masters Degree specialises in the design and development of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, the underlaying technology of smart and autonomous vehicles. This part-time programme brings together interdisciplinary concepts such as computer vision, artificial intelligence, vehicle dynamics and advanced sensor systems to provide current engineers with the skills required to design the next generation of automotive technology.

This NFQ Level 9, 90 ECTS Credits Masters Degree has been developed in collaboration with industry and is aimed at Electronic, Computer, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineers who wish to develop the skills required to design the next generation of technology for smart and autonomous vehicles.

The programme will run over two years part time with 60 credits of taught modules primarily delivered online with some on-campus workshops. This will be followed by a 30-credit industrial research project in the field of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.

Semester 1
Title Credits
Applied Linear Algebra 05
ADAS and Autonomous System Architecture 05
Environment Detection 05

Semester 2
Title Credits
Multiple View Geometry in Computer Vision 05
Automotive System Safety & Cybersecurity 05
Applied Statistics and Probability 05

Semester 3
Title Credits
Research Methods 05
Machine Learning 05
Vehicle Dynamics and Control 05

Semester 4
Title Credits
Modelling, Simulation and Test Methods for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems 05
Connected Vehicles 05
Sensor Fusion 05

Semester 5
Title Credits
MEng CAV Research Dissertation 30

A Level 8 Honours Degree 2:1 or above in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline are eligible to apply for this programme.

Please Note
Programming knowledge (Ideally C++) and Level 8 Engineering Maths are pre requisites to the course.

Applications for online programmes are accepted on the atu sligo website.

All programmes advertised will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

ATU sligo online has two intakes per year, the main one being in September with a smaller listing of programmes for January. For confirmation on start dates check www.itsligo.ie/online

For September, applications open from 1st February each year. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st august.

For January, applications open from 1st November each year. Closing date for applications is mid-January.

The online application form requires personal details, previous qualifications, professional accreditations, employment history and a personal statement. We recommend collating all the necessary paperwork i.e. Transcripts of previous qualifications, academic certificates before you submit an application.

Once submitted, our admissions team will contact you to confirm eligibility and request copies of any previous qualifications.

Academic staff review every application and approve eligible candidates for the programme.

Admissions team will notify you if you are accepted onto the course and will request deposit to confirm your place.

Places are limited, so please apply early.

90

2.5 years part-time

Delivery Method: Online

On-Campus Attendance
Can be taken entirely remotely however the opportunity to visit ATU Sligo or other designated exam centres will be made available for students who wish to do so.

Most of our online courses have about 2-3 hours of live lectures per week (but this can vary per programme). The rest of your study time consists of independent learning, communicating with your lecturers and classmates and carrying out assignments.

Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle and other accessible platforms. These recordings can be downloaded and watched later, at a time that suits you.

Please note, you may be required to take some time off work for the below:

• Exams Christmas Exams: 2 – 4 days in January each year. Summer Exams: 2 – 4 days in May each year.

• Workshops/Practical Classes: Approximately 2 – 4 days per year depending on the course you are studying. You will receive notification of the dates from your lecturer for each specific subject requirement.

During our Online & Flexible Learning Induction, you will meet with your Course Co-ordinator who will be available to answer any questions you might have, and they will give you your timetable for the upcoming academic year.

If you have any further questions, please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@itsligo.ie.

To help balance work, life, and online learning, it is important to understand the time that you will have to dedicate to your studies. This will help you to stay focused, reduce stress, and achieve your goals while also working full-time.

For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies.

Total cost of the MEng in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles is €11,000

Contact the college for the next start date.

Career Opportunities
Students will find employment in Senior Design Positions in Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Embedded Systems engineering for highly regulated industries. Although primarily directed at the automotive sector, many of the skills such as Machine Learning, Pattern Detection and Computer Vision are highly sought after for R&D roles in other industries such as the medical, agricultural and high-volume manufacturing industries.