Automotive Management & TechnologyBainistíocht ┐Teicneolaíocht Gluaisteán

Course Description

This is a three year full time level 7 ordinary degree programme which prepares students for a career in the automotive industry. The motor industry has seen huge growth over the past number of years. This level 7 course prepares students for a career in this exciting and dynamic industry. It is suited to those passionate about vehicles and the motor industry.

The course prepares students for employment in companies ranging from Multi-Brand vehicle dealerships to, small body repair workshops and specialist repairers.

The course is tailored to prepare graduates to perform in such an environment by ensuring that the principles and applications of management, business and technology are covered in order to provide a solid foundation for a career in the automotive industry.

View TU720 Automotive Management and Technology programme leaflet.

Leaving Certificate Requirements

QQI/FET Requirements

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

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome. Further details at www.tudublin.ie/mature

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. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

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

On graduation, you have a wide range of career options. There’s strong demand for suitably qualified graduates to fill the many technical, administrative, supervisory and management positions available in all sectors of the motor industry.

56% of graduates gained employment within the first three months of completing the course. A further 37% of graduates progressed on to level 8 programmes.

• Accident Investigator
• Aftersales Manager
• Bodyshop Manager
• Customer Service
• Dealer Principal
• Engineer, Fleet Manager
• Fleet Sales Manager/Fleet Manager
• Forecourt manager
• IT Support Admin
• Insurance assessor
• IT Support Administrator
• Junior Sales Manager
• Parts Adviser
• Parts Department Manager
• Parts Logistics Provider/Delivery
• Press Correspondent
• Sales Representative
• Sales/Marketing Manager
• Service Advisor/Service Receptionist
• Service Department Manager
• Technical Support
• Vehicle Rental/Leasing Manager
• Vehicle Sales Executive
• Warranty Administrator

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry is detailed on the CAO website. 

To qualify for Advanced Entry applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed, studies at Level 6, 7 or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:

• To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
• For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
• For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.

“TU720 was interesting and on the other hand challenging from time to time. I really enjoyed doing the 3rd year Automotive Engineering technology project as it allowed us to show the knowledge we gained through the course. TU720 also gave me the opportunity to proceed further into my studies and do the level 8 (TU814). Overall I really enjoyed doing the course. Dionis Porireanu - Graduate of TU720 in 2016.

“TU720 is an interesting programme that incorporates both theoretical and practical learning opportunities. The course prepares you for managerial/sales/parts/service positions in the automotive industry and has excellent employment opportunities. Upon completion, I progressed to TU814, the level 8 programme”. Thelma O’Toole
Graduate of TU720 in 2016.

Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard have access to a range of Level 8 programmes in TU Dublin and elsewhere in Higher Education at Universities in Ireland, Europe and further afield.