About Automotive Engineering & Transport Management – Beng (honours) in Limerick Institute of Technology

What is the programme about?

This programme is a mix of engineering, technological and management skills specifically related to the automotive engineering and transport management sectors.

Students will be exposed to concepts and ideas that will allow them to develop the necessary competencies to launch a career in the automotive engineering and the Freight Transport, Distribution and Logistics (FTDL) and Passenger Transport sector.

Who is the programme suited to?

This programme is suited to people interested in pursuing a career in automotive engineering and the Freight Transport, Distribution and Logistics (FTDL) and Passenger Transport sectors.

Class Contact Hours

Year 1: 26 hours per week.
Year 2: 24 hours per week.
Year 3: 17 hours per week.
Year 4: 17 hours per week.

Further Studies

Transportation technology has been identified by government as a key issue in maintaining and enhancing the competitiveness of our economy in the decades ahead. This programme allows students to gain the necessary skills to become managers in today’s Freight Transport, Distribution and Logistics (FTDL) and Passenger Transport sectors.

On successful completion of the programme, job opportunities for graduates include: Transport Manager, Logistics Operations Management, management of motor vehicle sales and service operations.

Graduates can become members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT) and can take the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) exam at a reduced fee. This allows graduates to be legally appointed to the position of Transport Manager. Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Institute of the Motor Industry (UK) where they will be awarded ‘Certified Automotive Engineer’ status (CAE). ​

Entry Requirement

Leaving Certificate:
A minimum of 2 H5 & 4 O6/H7 grades in six Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.

Candidates who hold a Senior Trade Certificate and/or National Craft Certificate in the Motor Trade area will be considered for admission to Year 3 of the programme. 
Holders of a National/Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Engineering or Technology may be considered for admission to Year 2 or 3 of the programme.

Admissions

Please visit our Admissions page for further information on how to apply to this course.