CareerFit CourseFinderEngineering - Mechatronic Engineering - Sligo
- Course code
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- Level
- Level 7
- Award
- Minor Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
- Classification
- Minor
- Awarding body
- Atlantic Technological University
- Duration
- 1 year part-time, online. Recommended Study Hours per week Students should expect to have 2 live lectures a week which last approximately 1 hour. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 7 hours per week for a 5 credit module. On-Campus Attendance Requirement Campus attendance may be required for some modules. If required, attendance will be twice per semester and only occur on Fridays. Please note, international distance learners can be facilitated to not have any in-person attendance requirements. Note: Check programme Examination and Assessment requirements, as they may involve examinations to be taken on campus.
Programme summary
Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical, electronic, robotic and software engineering systems that are used in modern manufacturing industries.
Entry requirements
Must have a level 6 in a related area. Candidates with relevant work experience or an apprentice qualification in Electrical trades or relevant area my do a Level 6 qualifier in Automation and Instrumentation to gain entry. Graduates who have not obtained this minimum may incorporate other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience and apply for assessment via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions/ credit for some parts of the programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work or career. Further information is available throughwww.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie
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