Robotic and automation solutions are revolutionising sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and transport. This course is designed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and wide range of hands-on practical skills at the cutting edge of instrumentation, robotics, process control and industrial automation to pursue a career in this dynamic and evolving field. Engineers with skills in this area are now in very high demand in the manufacturing sector. Many companies are struggling to fill their required positions due to a shortage of graduates. As more and more companies adopt robotics and automation the requirement for engineers in this area is set to increase.If you are a motivated person with a creative mind, and are interested in engineering and how things work, then Robotics & Automation could be for you. TUS Midlands has strong ties with industrial partners to ensure students get to experience cutting edge technology. Software such as RoboDK is utilised to design and simulate robot cells which can be replicated on one of our industrial robots, providing hands on experience for students. Industrial work placement is embedded in the course in year three. The student is required to complete a six-month placement from January to June in the third year of the course. The placement carries 25 credits and must fulfil prescribed criteria to which the employer will agree in advance. Graduates are encouraged to secure positions regionally, nationally or internationally in automation and manufacturing roles. This is supported by a dedicated placement officer within the college leveraging our strong industrial partnerships.

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide.Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

Duration: 4 Year(s)

Fees: EUR13500

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2027	Athlone

Entry requirements for Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest

CAO Points: 251

Leaving Certificate

Grade H5 at higher level in two subjects, plus Grade O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

QQI

QQI applicants to this programme must hold the following award: engineering technology (5M2061). They are also required to have the module mathematics (5N1833) or Maths for STEM (5N0556) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate mathematics. They must also possess distinctions in three modules.

Further Education/Prior Learning Applicants

Applications will also be considered for Direct/Advanced Entry from those with a FETAC Level 5/6 qualification (or equivalent) and/or relevant prior learning.

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Application Deadline

The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information

Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.