Program Overview
The MEngSc Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing program is a one-year, 90-credit master's degree providing comprehensive practical and scientific skills in robotics and smart manufacturing. This program is designed to address the growing demand for automation experts in various sectors globally. Graduates gain an in-depth understanding of robotics and manufacturing principles, hands-on experience through advanced labs and projects, and are well-positioned for careers in robotics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MEngSc Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing program is a full-time, one-year, 90-credit master's degree designed to produce experts with sufficient scientific and practical skills in the areas of robotics and smart manufacturing. The program addresses the growing need for automation experts in Ireland and globally, particularly in sectors like biomedical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, and electronics manufacturing.
Objectives:
The program aims to equip students with:
- Applying knowledge and understanding: Practical skills through advanced labs and projects using modern equipment.
- Communication and working skills: Effective communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to interact with engineering and manufacturing firms.
- Learning skills: Enhanced learning skills and preparation for lifelong learning through research projects and diverse learning sources.
Outline:
The program is structured as follows:
- Total Credits: 90
- Modules:
- Focused Technology and Engineering Management Modules: 60 credits
- Applied Robotics Research Project: 30 credits, in collaboration with leading engineering and manufacturing companies in Ireland.
- Module Delivery:
- Live Presentations: Delivered by Irish and European industrial experts in robotics and automation.
- Trimester Structure:
- Autumn Trimester (30 credits):
- Core Modules:
- Introduction to Robotics (L)
- Supply Chain Design and Analysis
- Engineering Project Management
- Data Analytics for Engineers
- Optional Modules:
- Control Theory (L)
- Biosensors & Actuators (L)
- Machine Learning for Engineers
- Entrepreneurship in Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering II
- Spring Trimester (30 credits):
- Core Modules:
- Operations Management
- Engineering Decision Support Systems
- Robotic Applications (L)
- Industrial Automation (L)
- Optional Modules:
- Data Science in Python
- Digital & Embedded Systems (L)
- Advanced Metal Processing (L)
- Advanced Polymer Engineering (L)
- Technical Communications
- Summer Project (30 credits):
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: The program utilizes a combination of lectures, labs, and projects.
- Faculty: The program is delivered by a highly research-intensive school, ranked in the top 150 in the QS world subject rankings.
- Unique Approaches: The program incorporates live presentations by industry experts and a research project in collaboration with leading companies.
Careers:
- Career Paths: Graduates are well-positioned for careers in robotics, automation, and intelligent manufacturing, particularly in sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food processing, and discrete manufacturing.
- Opportunities: The program addresses a significant skills gap in the Irish job market, with high demand for automation experts.
- Outcomes: Graduates are expected to secure roles in leading automation companies, such as KUKA Ireland and Cobots.ie, as well as biomedical manufacturing companies, such as STRYKER and Boston Scientific.
Other:
- Research Activity: The program's delivering school is actively involved in research, including the coordination of the 2.23-million-euro Horizon Europe iCircular3 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions project, focusing on circular economy principles for improving robot efficiency and lifecycle.
- Economic Impact: The program emphasizes the transformative role of robotics, data analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in various economic sectors, including manufacturing, construction, logistics, and transportation.
MEngSc Robotics and Intelligent Manufacturing (T405) Full Time EU fee per year - € 9600 nonEU fee per year - € 25000
