TRANSPORT OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY / OIBRÍOCHTAÍ & TEICNEOLAÍOCHT IOMPAIR DT028
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Qualification awarded: BSc (TRANSPORT OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY) Level 8 / BSc (OIBRÍOCHTAÍ & TEICNEOLAÍOCHT IOMPAIR) Leibhéal 8
Duration of programme:
4 years
Type of programme:
Honours Degree
Number of places:
40 approx.
Programme Description
Transport is key to both manufacturing and service industries worldwide. This programme covers road, rail, air and sea transport from both operational and technological perspectives. The skills and knowledge acquired will be applicable at senior management levels in many transport- related businesses.
Applicants who wish to be considered for entry to the second year of the programme should have at least a merit in a cognate DIT or HETAC/NCEA certificate. Applicants who wish to be considered for entry to the third year of the programme should have at least a merit in a DIT or HETAC/NCEA Diploma or equivalent.
Module listing
Year One
- Introduction to Transport
- Road Vehicle Technology (Introduction)
- Mathematics & Science for Technology (Part 1 of a Linked Module)
- Legal Studies
- Communications
- Information Technology
- Road Transport Operations (Passenger & Freight)
- Airport Operations
- Marine Operations & Technology
- Vehicle Electrical Systems
- Mathematics & Science for Technology (Part 2 of a Linked Module)
- Transport Economics 1
- Management 1 (Introduction to Management)
Year Two
- Railway Operations
- Engine Technology
- Transport Economics
- Management - Accounting (Part 1 of a linked module)
- Legal Studies
- Information Technolog
- Road Transport Operations (Legislation)
- Materials Handling
- Road Vehicle Technology
- Railway Technology
- Management - Accounting (Part 2 of a linked module)
- Communications
- Quantitative Methods
Year Three
- Transport of Dangerous Goods
- Airline Operations
- Aircraft Technology
- Communications
- Information Technology
Plus one from:
- Road Vehicle Technology
- Heat Transfer & Climate Control Systems
- Materials Technology
- Work Placement
Year Four
- Road Transport Operations (Fleet Management)
- Management (Financial Management)
- Transport Marketing
Plus two from:
- Engine Technology (Fuels & Combustion)
- Airline Technology
- Vehicle Dynamics
Plus:
DISSERTATION
What are my career opportunities?
Due to the growth in the transport sector there are now major opportunities for those wishing to make their careers in the transport industry. The Degree in Transport Operations & Technology will give graduates the opportunity to gain employment in a technical/managerial capacity in one or other of the transport sectors - road, rail, sea and air.
What other options do I have after completion?
Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard may have access to a range of Masters degrees in DIT and elsewhere in Higher Education.
Mature Applicants
Applicants who are 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry may apply to join the degree programme. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis. Academic qualifications, work experience, motivation and overall potential for the programme of study will be evaluated by means of an interview.
Entry Requirements
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Minimum no of |
Minimum Grade in |
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Subjects |
Honours |
Maths |
English/Irish |
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6 |
2 |
OC3 |
OD3 |
Further information
School of Mechanical & Transport Engineering
T: 01 402 3795 (John Higgins)
T: 01 402 3932 (School Administrator)
F: 01 402 3991
