Course Title: Bachelor of Science in Process Instrumentation & Automation
Course Description
TU Dublin’s Learn+Work course in Process Instrumentation and Automation provides a pipeline of skilled in-demand work-ready talent into STEM industries through industry partnership.
- The programme blends the strength of a university education with apprenticeship-style work placements. This course is designed specifically to create work-ready university graduates in the shortest possible time-frame.
- Each year, students divide their time between full time study blocks in the university and significant periods of paid work placement with industry partners.
Process Instrumentation & Automation involves the measurement and control of physical quantities (temperature, level, pressure, flow and many others) used in advanced manufacturing systems. Engineers use instrumentation and control to monitor and maintain processes for improved production, quality, and safety in manufacturing facilities in the Pharmaceutical, Food & Drinks, Water/Wastewater, Oil & Gas industries among others.
Course Structure
| Sept - Jan (Semester 1) | Feb - May (Semester 2) | May - Aug | |
| Year 1 | College 5 days per week | College 5 days per week | Industry Placement* 5 days per week |
| Year 2 | College 5 days per week | College 1 day per week; Industry placement 4 days per week | Industry Placement* 5 days per week |
| Year 3 | College 5 days per week | College 1 day per week; Industry placement 4 days per week | Industry Placement* 5 days per week |
*Where a suitable work placement is not available, an alternative academic module will be completed instead.
IT Requirements
MEDIUM spec computer required (minimum) (i.e. able to run Win 10, an AV solution and Office comfortably. Be able to use Wi-fi and camera to attend online classes). MS Windows 10 based laptops are recommended.
Please search for the TU Dublin offer on the HEA website www.heanet.ie/store
This course is supported by Irish Medtech Skillnet.
Leaving Certificate Requirements
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Subjects |
Higher |
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5 |
N/A |
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Minimum Grade in |
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Maths |
English OR Irish |
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O6/H7 |
O6/H7 |
QQI/FET Requirements
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QQI/FET Award Required |
Additional Requirements |
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Any full Level 5 or 6 award |
Must include a pass in 1 of the following:
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In addition to the QQI minimum entry requirements, QQI quotas and QQI points apply. The max QQI points awarded is 390. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/qqi
Mature Applicants
Mature applicants (i.e. those who are aged 23 years or more on 1st January in the year of entry) will be assessed based on their application and supporting documentation. Mature applicants are not required to meet the leaving certificate or QQI requirements above. Please apply through the CAO, tick the box confirming you are a mature applicant and complete the mature applicant sections of the form
Note for all applicants:
Aptitude Test / Interview is no longer required.
Learn and Work programmes involve a large degree of work-based learning. Applicants should be able to verify their eligibility to legally work in Ireland.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
View Sample Timetable
Our graduates work in a rage of roles including Instrumentation Technician, Calibration Technician, Automation Technician working in industries such as:
- Pharmaceutical
- Chemical
- Food and Drinks Processing
- Water/Wastewater
- Power Generation
- Oil and Gas Processing
Graduate Employers:
- Alexion
- Pfizer
- Microsoft
- Intel
- Diageo
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
In each year of the programme our industry partners mentor our students to provide them with the relevant experience, knowledge and skills required to gain employment in the manufacturing and process sectors upon graduation.
Where a suitable work placement is not available, an alternative academic module will be completed instead.
Industry partners providing work placements for our students include:
- Alexion
- Bonner
- Breedon Group
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- CalX Instrumentation Services Ltd
- EMR Integrated Solutions
- Hanley Calibration
- Intel
- LotusWorks
- McL Automation
- SGS Gas Analysis Services
- West Pharmaceutical Services
Graduate Employers include:
- Alexion
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- CalX Instrumentation Services Ltd
- Emerson
- EMR Integrated Solutions
- Hanley Calibration
- Intel
- LotusWorks
- McL Automation
Semester 1
- Algebra, Geometry and Calculus [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Instrumentation [Mandatory]
- Electro-Technology 1 [Mandatory]
- Workshop Practices & CAD [Mandatory]
Semester 2
This is a really interesting course, my work placement is based in bio-pharma, but my classmates are based in all different industries, so the possibilities are endless. This course is such a great way to get working while learning as well, because you get into the industry straight away, get paid, and get your experience built up, which is fantastic. I highly recommend the course, my experience so far has been nothing short of brilliant.”
Ruth Murphy, Year 2
What our industry partners say...
“We have access to graduates who come with a high level of industry experience from day one. Through their three-year placement with us, they’re already embedded in the culture of our organisation, understand how we work and what it’s like to work in a challenging environment.”
Derek Glynn, COO, EMR Integrated Solutions