Undergraduate Programmes

ELECTRICAL & CONTROL ENGINEERING / INNEALTÓIREACHT LEICTREACH & RIALAITHE DT009

Qualification awarded: BEngTech (ELECTRICAL & CONTROL ENGINEERING) Level 7 / BEngTech (INNEALTÓIREACHT LEICTREACH & RIALAITHE) Leibhéal 7
Duration of programme: 3 years
Type of programme: Ordinary Degree
Number of places: 40 approx.

Programme Description

This programme educates students for careers in Ireland’s electrical power, automation, robotics, pharmaceutical and manufacturing industries.

What will I study on this programme?

Students will develop the skills necessary to analyse complex electrical and electronic circuits and power systems. In addition they will acquire computing skills, ranging from ECDL to advanced level programming in control and automation systems. A further important feature of the programme is that of building the students communication, professional development and management skills. In the final year all students complete their studies by engaging in a substantial engineering project in their chosen specialist field.

In the first year the student is introduced to a broad range of foundation courses that underpin modern Electrical Engineering. At the start of the second year the student is offered the choice of one of two streams in either Control and Automation Systems or Electrical Energy Systems. In addition there is a number of option courses available to allow the student broaden his/her knowledge base.

Electrical Energy Systems: techniques used and the equipment required for the efficient generation, transmission and use of electricity.

Control and Automation Systems: design and programme robotic production lines and other automated systems.

Module listing

Year One

Core Subjects:

Mathematics
Engineering Science
Engineering Computing
Professional Development
AutoCAD
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Engineering Practice.

Option: one subject from a group including Language & Mechanical Workshop.

Year Two

Core Subjects:

Mathematics
Engineering Computing
Electrical & Electronic Systems
Instrumentation & Measurement
Engineering Design & Practice
Industrial Electronics
Mechanical Building Services & Industrial Computing

Major Option: Either Control Systems & Automation or Electrical Energy Systems.

Year Three

Core Subjects:

Industrial Electronics
Project Management
Engineering Project

Major Option: Either Control Systems & Automation or Electrical Energy Systems as taken in Year 2.

Minor Option: Either Control Systems & Automation or Electrical Energy Systems (Students must select alternative discipline to their chosen major stream).

Options: two subjects from a group including Electrical Building Services, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Signals & Systems, Language & Robotics.

What are my career opportunities?

Because of the broad nature of the programme, Electrical and Control Engineering graduates from DIT have found employment in a variety of engineering roles: from day to day running of ECG machines and ventilators in hospitals to engineering technologist positions in manufacturing plants and in the electrical power industry. Graduates are responsible for the electricity supply and electronic systems on cruise liners and aircraft. They also develop and install high-security alarm systems, advanced lighting, and automated production equipment.

What other options do I have after completion?

Students who have reached the appropriate level in final examinations and meet certain subject prerequisites may have the opportunity to access honours degree programmes at the Year 3 level in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.

Students who successfully complete Year 2 of this programme and who do not wish to progress to the third year will receive a Higher Certificate award.