This course produces specialised engineers with the skills in the areas of Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Services, Control, Automation, Energy Production and Renewable Technologies. Students design, supervise and operate complex systems and products within topics such as circuits, sensors, power and control systems and automation.

This course will allow students to test the limits of what is possible with maths and creativity and give them the skills and competencies that will allow you to contribute to local and international industry. Course topics include mechanics, fluids, heat, mathematics, materials, manufacturing, and computer-aided design.

This course includes a common first year entry which allows students to experience different disciplines before choosing their specialisation of Civil, Mechanical or Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the end of Year 1.

This BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying from Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) provides a pathway to a dynamic and globally relevant career in the construction industry, offering opportunities for professional growth and contributing to sustainable and efficient project management.

The aim of the course is to produce graduates with the skills and knowledge of all aspects of construction over the whole life of a building or facility. Graduates will have the ability to analyse and manage projects cost effectively, equating quality and value with individual client needs.

This course integrates theory with practical application to equip students with real life management, communication, and research skills. It provides them with a broad understanding of construction management, resource management, construction technology, building regulations, financial management, health and safety legislation and environmental protection.

This course integrates technical theory with practical application to equip students with real life problem solving and communication skills and a broad understanding of construction technology and detailing, building regulations, health and safety legislation and the theory and integration of environmental and sustainable design.

It incorporates a low energy technical design project and a research project which will equip them as they set off on their career as a professional architectural technologist.

This unique course allows students to gain the skills required to start them on the path to becoming a chartered surveyor, as recognised by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). This course prepares students for entry into building surveying practice, and for providing a professional building surveying service. 

This degree integrates Software Design and Development skills, with the Computing Systems on which applications are deployed, and an understanding of the DevOps tools and processes to manage their delivery. Students have a strong interest in software and enjoy the more technically focused and systems-driven aspects of Computing to aim to streamline their software development processes, improve team collaboration, and enhance the overall efficiency and quality of their software delivery.

The course builds strong foundational knowledge in the areas of Mathematics, Statistics and Programming. Well-rounded computing skills are developed allowing students to focus in on high-tech areas within the data and computing domains.

This course provides a solid foundation in software development for web and mobile systems, and how to test and implement it into group projects. Critical thinking and communication skills are taught to provide students with the core soft skills required to work as part of a modern software engineering team. Students will specialise in the design, development, testing and evaluation of software systems with particular emphasis on the application of agile process development.

Students will gain a solid foundation in fundamental computing knowledge and the technical and creative skills of games development in topics such as; Programming, 3D Modelling and Animation, Games Design, Game Engine Development, 2D and 3D Character Animation and UX Design. Students will produce numerous portfolio pieces during the course, with the final year offering specialist options and a team project that involves the development of a substantial computer game.

Students will delve into topics such as Content Creation, social media, strategy, and communications. Lectures create the opportunity to apply academic learning to contemporary workplace situations and challenges, with a focus on addressing real-world organisational problems through innovative and insightful solutions.

This course equips students with a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of business and commerce. It encompasses the study of fundamental principles, theories, and practices related to economics, finance, management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

The course provides a comprehensive introduction to accounting, progressing to cover more complex theoretical and practical accounting studies. The course explores a variety of other topics, including business, law, taxation, auditing, professional management, economics, corporate finance, microeconomics and macroeconomics, marketing, human resources management, and communications.

This course provides a multifaceted understanding of key business principles, including strategic planning, organisational behaviour, fiscal management, marketing strategies, and entrepreneurship.

Graduates of this course will be prepared for a career in the ever-evolving international business landscape, with the opportunity to learn another language. The course will cover modules that will prepare graduates for work in business, sales support, project management, IT systems and support. Students can also study abroad or complete a work placement during their third year of study.

The BA in Sound Design aims to provide learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in sound design, programming, and implementation, relevant to the audio-visual industry related to games and interactive media.

By balancing sound design and implementation skill development alongside teamwork and entrepreneurial skills, the BA in Sound Design will also encourage students to develop skills in research, critical reflection, and communication. The programme is designed to develop creative and professional attitudes which will enable engagement and collaboration. The BA in Sound Design ethos encourages learners to develop entrepreneurial skills, behaviours and attitudes.

The BA in Music and Performance Technologies aims to provide musicians with a broad range of musical experience and knowledge necessary to succeed in the contemporary music industry, in Ireland and beyond. These include both musical skills (including performance, theory, history, composition, and improvisation) and the technological and business skills necessary for 21st century musicians (such as music production, digital collaboration, creative coding, and entrepreneurship).

The BA in Audio Computing is a response to the growing industry demand for graduates with music and audio programming skills and a solid understanding of sound synthesis and audio processing techniques.

This course is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to make a significant contribution to animal health and welfare. Students will get to experience a wide range of areas, including anatomy and physiology of domestic animals, fluid therapy, medical and surgical nursing care, laboratory testing, veterinary diagnostics and therapeutics, office management and client communication. All relevant practical competencies will be covered in relation to dogs, cats, horses, farm animals and exotic species.

Throughout this course students develop an understanding of the physicochemical and biological principles that underpin the design, function, synthesis, analysis and delivery of pharmaceutical substances. This course educates and trains students to become scientists in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

This course is best suited to inquisitive students who like to discover how things work and who enjoy Biology and have an interest in subjects like Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Ecology. Students will explore the fundamentals of modern biology that underpin the production of drugs, medical products and the control of pollution, allowing them to shape the world around them.

This course provides essential and comprehensive training in the three main principles of musical theatre, namely acting, singing and dancing, which are supported by academic modules which explore further understanding of the industry. Students also participate in all important performance practice and projects. The modules have been designed to have a clear progression through each of the three years culminating in musical theatre productions in year three. 

This course is perfect for students who know they want to work in areas of Theatre and Film but have not yet decided on which sector to specialise in. The course offers potential performing arts students the ability to develop all the skills necessary not only in voice, acting and movement, but also in film studies, film production and postproduction resulting in a well-rounded and diversly skilled graduate.

This course develops media and communication theory as well as professional and technical skills through lectures, tutorials, studio workshops, exhibitions, presentations and group work. Individual and team-based project work are essential to acquiring the skills to be successful on this course and in industry. This course will build competencies in key skills in both conventional and new media.