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BSc TRANSPORT OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY This is a four year full time level 8 honours degree programme which prepares students for a career in the transport industry (freight, logistics or passenger transport).
What is Transport Operations and Technology?Due to the growth in the transport sector both in Ireland and abroad, there are now major opportunities for those wishing to make their careers in the transport industry. The Degree in Transport Operations & Technology will give graduates the opportunity to gain employment in a technical/managerial capacity in one or other of the transport sectors road, rail, sea and air.
This programme covers road, rail, air and marine transport (freight and passenger) from both operational and technological perspectives. The skills and knowledge acquired will be applicable at senior management levels in many transport-related businesses.
What will I study?Students will undertake modules covering road, rail, aviation and marine transport from the technological and operational aspects. There is a work placement in year 3 (semester 2) where students will have an opportunity to spend at least three months in the transport industry in a role relating to either road, rail, aviation or marine transport.
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Entry requirementsIrish Leaving Certificate in six subjects at least two of which must be grade H5 or higher on higher level papers Mathematics must be at a minimum of grade H5 at ordinary level. Irish or English must also be included or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants who are at least 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry may apply to join the degree programme. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis. Academic qualifications, work experience, motivation, and overall potential for the programme of study will be evaluated by means of an interview.
Applicants who wish to be considered for entry to the second year of the programme should have at least a merit in a cognate TU Dublin or HETAC/NCEA certificate. Applicants who wish to be considered for entry to the third year of the programme should have at least a merit in a TU Dublin or HETAC/NCEA Diploma or equivalent.
Information for International Students:English Requirements: IELTS 6.0 Fees: €12,500 (2018/2019)
What other options have I after completion?Students who have reached the appropriate honours standard have access to a range of Level 9 programmes in TU Dublin and elsewhere in Higher Education at Universities in Ireland, Europe and further afield.
Contact: Roisin Murray, Assistant Head of School E: [email protected] orSchool of Transport Engineering, Environment & PlanningT: 01 4023605 E: [email protected] W: http://steep.dit.ie
Innealtóireacht Iompair Transport Engineering
What are my career opportunities?Career prospects are excellent in both the private and public sectors. The transport sector is one of the most important in the country and is the backbone of the economy.
Career prospects include: Transport Fleet Planner; Transport Manager; Fleet Maintenance Coordinator; Transport Planner; Flight Operations Coordinator/Manager; Freight Forwarder; Operations Controller.
68% of graduates gained employment within the first three months of completing the course. A further 20% of graduates progressed on to level 9 programmes.
Contact: Roisin Murray, Assistant Head of School E: [email protected] orSchool of Transport Engineering, Environment & PlanningT: 01 4023605 E: [email protected] W: http://steep.dit.ie
‘I highly recommend DT028, Transport Operations and Technology to anyone considering it on their CAO. After 4 years, we became knowledgeable in not only road, rail, sea and air, but many aspects that are essential in modern industry, from IT to communications and finance. The course had a perfect mix of lectures, field trips, assignments and work placement. We in the class of 2012, have all made friends for life and are in successful and varied careers in the transport industry across the globe’
Gavin Dunne Market Service Owner, Diageo.
Testimonials“I would highly recommend DT028 Transport Operations & Technology to anyone considering an application on their CAO. The course is structured to deliver very broad learning outcomes across the four main transport sectors, Road, Rail, Air, and Sea. We as students are educated and prepared for the work environment, strengthened further by the opportunity of industry work experience in year 3. The course covers a high magnitude of topics focused on empowering students to decide which area of the transport industry we’d most like to work in based on the strengths we have developed throughout. With highly experienced lecturers, concise careers advice and a college succeeding in providing a very enjoyable, yet challenging course, I would encourage any prospective student considering a career in the transport industry to apply for DT028”.
Robert RalphCurrent student on DT028 (year 2).
Are there study abroad options?During the programme there are opportunities to study abroad through the work placement module in year 3. It is possible to spend one semesters abroad in either the third year of the programme.
Innealtóireacht Iompair Transport Engineering
