Course Summary
ATU Sligo offer a wide range of engineering programmes which include Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Precision Engineering and Design. This programme offers students the opportunity to study engineering in a general way for a semester before specialising in an area of their choice.
This general engineering semester gives students exposure to all different types of engineering and equips them with the fundamentals of engineering. This helps them to make an informed choice of what field of engineering to enter based on their aptitude and interest. On successful completion of Semester 1, students transfer into the Semester 2 of the programme of their choice subject to space availability.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
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Entry Requirements
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QQI / FET Links
This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Career Progression
Engineering has a very diverse application in both private and public sector, from the design and construction of buildings, bridges and roads to working with innovative technology within the aerospace and automotive industries as well as taking lead roles in the manufacturing and medical device sector. The possibilities are endless.
Level 6 graduates can progress to the final year of an ordinary degree in their chosen field whether that is AU835 BEng in Civil Engineering, AU833 BEng in Mechanical Engineering, AU831 BEng in Mechatronic Engineering or AU834 BEng in Precision Engineering and Design. Level 7 graduates may progress to an honours degree after which we offer a wide range of Level 9 and Level 10 postgraduate programmes.
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