Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Automated Systems

at Institute of Technology Carlow

The programme is based on three pillars: electronics, mechanics and computing, enabling candidates to acquire knowledge, skill and expertise to design, develop, commission and maintain robotics and automated systems in a variety of environments and applications for relevant industries. This programme is designed to produce an adaptable graduate, capable of working across present and future industries where robotic and automated systems are employed.
 

• Year 1 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Robotics Programming 1

• Engineering Mathematics 1

• Static Mechanics

• Electrical and Electronic Fundamentals

• Computer Aided Drafting
   

• Year 1 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Robotics Project

• Engineering Mathematics 2

• Dynamic Mechanics

• Electrical and Electronic Circuits
   

• Year 2 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 3

• Robotics Programming 2

• Industrial Automation and Robotics

• Drives and Actuators

• Dynamics 2
   

• Year 2 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 4

• Embedded Systems 1

• Introduction to Systems and Control

• Mechatronics Project

• Robotics Programming 3
   

• Year 3 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 5

• Industrial Compliance, Safety and Law

• Robotic Operating Systems

• Control and Human Interfacing

• Computer Networks 1
   

• Year 3 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Industrial Studies

• Network Programmability and Automation

• Software Defined Radio

• Computer Networks 2

• Development Project (Engineering)

Leaving Certificate:

5O6/H7
 

Subjects required:

• English or Irish at O6/H7

• Mathematics at O6/H7

The fees for Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Automated Systems may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Robotics and automated systems draws on expertise of many engineering disciplines and elements of mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, electronic, telecoms, networking, and industrial engineering. Robotics and Automated Systems Engineers could be suitable for the following job titles:
 

• Robotics Engineers

• Robotics Test Engineers

• Automation System Engineers

• Senior Automation Engineer

• Senior Controls Engineer

• Senior C++ Engineer – R&D role

• Process Excellence Analyst

• Controls Team Lead

• Robotics Process Automation (RPA) Consultant

• Maintenance Test Engineer

• Field Service Engineer

• Solutions Architect Consultant (Very senior role)

• Engineering Project Manager.
   

The above positions are suitable for the following areas: automotive, aerospace, nuclear, mining, textile, computer industries, military, space, educational, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and high volume manufacturing.