The National University of Ireland, Maynooth
BSc Robotics and Intelligent Devices
Maynooth, Ireland
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 18,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
- The Robotics and Intelligent Devices programme focuses on the design, implementation, and use of intelligent physical things including robots, autonomous vehicles, smart sensors, and internet-of-things devices. It is accredited by Engineers Ireland and internationally recognised.
- Blending Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, the programme focuses on adding intelligence to everyday systems and developing robots that can collaborate and interact with humans and our environment. Throughout the programme students have the opportunity to work with multiple robotic and intelligent device platforms in well equipped labs.
- With a problem-based learning approach and substantial projects throughout the programme, students can build a compelling portfolio of projects to show potential employers. In addition to practicing skills in hardware and software analysis and design, experiential learning through projects equips students with key skills in technical and non-technical communication, teamwork, engineering management, and evaluation of impact.
- The programme is ideally suited to students who want to make a difference in areas such as health and wellbeing, assistive living, smart agriculture, smart manufacturing, retail, hospitality, and many others, through robotics and intelligent device based technologies and solutions.
Engineering Scholarship: W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering
The W.A. Barrett Scholarship in Engineering at Maynooth University was established in 2023 through the generosity of Earthridge International and the Barrett family
to commemorate the late William Anthony (Tony) Barrett. The scholarship provides 3,000 to eligible first year students taking a level 8 course that is accredited by
Engineers Ireland at Maynooth University. Two scholarships are available for MH304/MH306 Engineering students.
Duration: 4 years
1st year
- Students take a range of modules covering mathematics, physics, programming, electronic fundamentals and project work.
2nd and 3rd year
- Over the following 2 years you will develop a strong basis in robotics and intelligent devices.
- Complete a work placement (subject to availability) or a design challenge in third year.
- Students are encouraged to compete in high profile robot competitions and other competitive challenges.
Final year
- Students choose between robotics and intelligent device thematic large projects.
- With the rapid pace of progress in the development of Robotics, AI, and intelligent device technologies, graduates gain employment in sectors such as manufacturing, food science, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, energy, communications, research and less obvious areas such as finance.
- Possible graduate roles may include robotics engineer, software engineer/developer, embedded systems engineer/developer, intelligent systems architect and intelligence analyst.
- Employers appreciate the experience that graduates have as a result of their work placement and portfolio of projects.
- Once a student has completed the degree in Robotics and Intelligent Devices they may continue their education in Maynooth, or elsewhere, through postgraduate studies and PhD programmes.


