Robotics and Automation Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Program Overview

This multidisciplinary BEng (Hons) in Robotics and Automation Engineering prepares graduates for careers in the highly automated manufacturing industry. The program emphasizes practical skills in areas such as electro-mechanical technologies, PLCs, SCADA, and robotics, equipping students to design, commission, and repair intelligent machines in a rapidly evolving smart factory environment. Graduates can pursue further study in postgraduate programs and work in positions like Automation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, and Data Engineer.

Program Outline

Robotics and Automation Engineering – BEng (Hons) - TUS

Degree Overview:

This is a multidisciplinary four-year engineering programme. It has an excellent graduate employment rate and provides graduates with a range of practical skills and competences in areas such as: Electro-Mechanical, Electronics, PLCs, SCADA, Control and Instrumentation, Industrial Networks, Data Modelling, Motion Control, Robotics and Software Engineering. Manufacturing in Ireland is highly automated and there is a move towards Industry 4.0, the smart factory, which is advancing manufacturing operations in Ireland. Modern automated production lines will involve data exchange, cyber-physical systems, the Internet of Things and cloud computing. It is this advancement that requires a programme such as Industrial Automation & Robotic Engineering to develop and ensure that technicians and engineers leave the programme with skills and competences that allow them to design, commission, debug and repair intelligent machines, including industrial robots and flexible manufacturing systems. Direct entry onto Year 4 is possible for learners with appropriate existing Level 7 qualifications.

Outline:

Year 1:

• C Programming 1: Credits: 5
• Electrical Technology 1: Credits: 10
• Electrical Workshop 1: Credits: 5
• Engineering Mathematics: Credits: 10
• Engineering Professional Development 1: Credits: 5
• Engineering Science: Credits: 5
• Industrial Electronics: Credits: 5
• Manufacturing Engineering: Credits: 10
• PLC Programming 1: Credits: 5

Year 2:

• Electrical Mechanical and Instrumentation Drawing: Credits: 5
• Electrical Technology 2: Credits: 5
• Electrical Workshop 2: Credits: 5
• Electro-Pneumatics: Credits: 5
• Engineering Mathematics 2: Credits: 5
• Engineering Professional Development 2: Credits: 5
• Industrial Electronics 2 and C Programming 2: Credits: 10
• PLC Programming 2: Credits: 5
• Process Calibration: Credits: 5
• Process Control: Credits: 5
• Statistics & Probability: Credits: 5

Year 3:

• Advanced C Programming: Credits: 10
• Advanced PLCs, HMI & SCADA: Credits: 10
• Cisco IP Networking: Credits: 5
• Manufacturing Automation: Credits: 10
• Modern Engineering Mathematics: Credits: 5
• Motion Control & Robotics: Credits: 10
• Work Placement: Credits: 10

Year 4:

• Advanced Automation Design: Credits: 5
• Advanced IP Networking: Credits: 5
• Advanced SCADA and Industrial Networks: Credits: 5
• Applied Statistical Analysis: Credits: 5
• Computer System Validation: Credits: 5
• Control System Design (Elective 2): Credits: 5
• Data Modelling Tools: Credits: 5
• Entrepreneurship for Engineers (Elective 1): Credits: 5
• Final Year Project: Credits: 10
• Manufacturing Quality Systems (Elective 2): Credits: 5
• Object Oriented Programming (Elective1): Credits: 5
• Robotics and Vision Inspection: Credits: 5
• Statistical Process Control: Credits: 5

Careers:

Graduates of this programme have work in positions such as:

• Automation Engineer
• Robotics Engineer
• PLC and SCADA Engineer
• Automation Controls Engineer
• Machine Vision Engineer
• Equipment Engineer
• Systems Integrator
• Validation Engineer
• Data Engineer
• Process/Plant Engineer
• Manufacturing Systems Engineer
• Machine Design Engineer
• Automation Project Management Engineer

Further Study:

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS or elsewhere.