Manufacturing - Advanced - Letterkenny

The aim of this programme is to produce graduates who will be able to demonstrate mastery of the knowledge, skills and tools required for the development of advanced Industry 4.0-compliant manufacturing systems. They should be able to apply creativity in the design of systems, components and processes involved in product design for automation, cyber-physical systems, and IoT control of industry processes. Graduates would expect to find employment in several types of organisations: within large companies in a structured role and in small development companies in a more flexible role. The main aim of the programme is to give students training and qualifications for careers in advanced and modern manufacturing industries.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for recent engineering graduates who wish to extend their education and enhance their employability by gaining advanced knowledge in smart manufacturing, automation, and data-driven decision-making. It is also ideal for early to mid-career professionals (including production technicians, quality assistants, and maintenance staff) who are looking to transition into engineering, supervisory, or management roles.

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) & Cyber Physical Systems (CPS)

Data Science & Machine Learning

Virtual Manufacturing & Digital Twins

Digital Inspection & Quality Assurance

Manufacturing Automation

Sustainable Manufacturing Systems

Dissertation

Candidates must hold a cognate level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar.

When to Apply

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 webpages.

1 year full-time/part-time.



Study Hours

Typically, each module requires 4 hours of contact and 11 hours of independent study per week, on average. Depending on whether the course is studied in Full-Time (FT) or Part-Time (PT) mode, a student will complete between 1-3 modules per semester.



On-Campus Attendance

This course is on campus with a mix of theory and practical classes, combined with additional resources online.

Start Date: September 2026.