DCU Prospectus 2026

95 module is entirely project-based and embodies the key principles of mechatronic engineering. It is organised around a specific robotic design challenge and will give you an opportunity to integrate and expand your knowledge in several different core areas: digital and analogue electronics, mechanics, software development and control systems. AutomatedManufacture This area allows you to develop an understanding of howelectronics, embedded systems and software are used in the automation of manufacturing. Project-based Learning Youwill complete various projects during your 4 years. Projects are designed to developmechatronic skills and awareness culminating inmajor individual projects in Year 4. The projects will normally include elements of research, design, component sourcing, construction, testing and documentation. All projectsmust be based on at least 2 of the 3 coremechatronic elements (namely; mechanical, electronic and software design components). Students have the option to undertake an integratedMasters fromYear 3, subject to achieving aH2.2 or higher in Years 1 and 2. INTRAWork Placement In Year 3, youwill undertake a paid work placement through the INTRA programme, lasting 6months for most students, and 10months for those on the integratedMEng pathway. INTRA offers a valuable opportunity to enhance your CV, boost your employability, and apply your academic knowledge and skills in a real-world setting, positioning you competitively in the jobmarket. Whilemost placements are basedwith businesses in Ireland, there are also opportunities to gain international experiencewith some of theworld’s leading companies. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/intra. WhatWill I Study? Year 1 Basic Sciences for Engineering | EngineeringMathematics | Engineering Mechanics - Statics | Project and Technical Drawing | Materials Engineering | Introduction to Electronics | Professional Development | Numerical ProblemSolving for Engineers | SoftwareDevelopment Year 2 Thermodynamics: Energy | Engineering Mathematics | Mechanics ofMaterials | Digital andAnalogue Electronics | C/C++ Programming for Engineers | Circuit Analysis Techniques | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | Design and SolidModelling | Electrical Power and Electromechanical Systems | Embedded Systems | Pneumatics andControl Year 3 Product Design | DataAnalytics for Engineers | Measurement and Signal Processing | Electromechanical Systems | Mechanics ofMachines | Introduction to Systems, Signals andControl | Analogue Circuits andDesign | Mobile Robotics | INTRA  Year 4 (BEng) Robotics | Project | Manufacturing Automation | Control Systems Analysis | Image Processing andAnalysis | Engineering ProjectManagement | Mechatronic SystemSimulation and Control | DataAnalysis andMachine Learning | Mechanical Engineering System Simulation | Introduction to EngineeringManagement Year 4 (MEng) Robotics | INTRA (part 2) | Project Planning and Research | Entrepreneurship for Engineers | Mechanical Engineering Systems Simulation | Introduction to EngineeringManagement Year 5 (MEng) Machine Learning | Project | Image Processing andAnalysis | Computer Vision | ManufacturingAutomation | Control Systems Analysis | Mechatronic Systems Simulation andControl | Machine Learning | Advanced Sustainable Energy Systems CAOcode DC193 Years 4 Places 25 Min points 533 Internship Yes QQI FET Yes Visit Us Online dcu.ie/DC193 Contact Details studentrecruitment@dcu.ie BEng andMEng inMechatronic Engineering Honours Bachelor Degree, optional Masters Degree DC193 FutureCareers à Robotics Engineer à Controls System Engineer à Electronic Engineer à Research and Development Engineer à Product Designer à Management à Automation Engineer à Embedded Systems Engineer à Automotive Engineer à Aerospace Engineer In TheseAreas à Robotics à Automotation Industry à Aerospace Industry à Agri-Machinery à Energy Systems Additional Information Accredited By: