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• Bachelor of Architecture
• Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics
• Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management and Engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Design................................................................
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Mathematical Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Electronics
• Bachelor of Science in Energy
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
• Bachelor of Science in Equine Science
• Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics
• Bachelor of Science Food Science and Health
• Bachelor of Science in Industrial Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering...................................................
• Bachelor of Science in Mobile Communications and Security
• Bachelor of Science in Music, Media & Performance Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical and Industrial Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Product Design and Technology
• Bachelor of Science in Technology Management.........................................................

Careers by Degrees

The following information will provide you with an outline of the skills you have gained from your degree subject at the University of Limerick. The publication also outlines the following:

Employability skills gained from your degree

• What UL graduates do the year after graduation
• Further study options for our graduates
• Organisations that employ UL graduates from these degrees
• Job titles of graduates who progressed directly to employment
• Further career Information

Bachelor of Architecture

Introduction

The School of Architecture at the University of Limerick offers a five-year undergraduate degree in architecture. The objective of the School is to educate architects with a set of integrated skills, balanced with a clear understanding of the environment – built, existing and imagined. The Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) has awarded full accreditation to the architecture programme at UL. Studying architecture in an accredited programme is the first step towards becoming a registered professional architect.

The School of Architecture embraces all parts of an architect’s education. It is a place where the study of architecture is undertaken with passion and inventiveness—an open and transparent society of mobile thinkers. The School of Architecture teaches an architecture that is integrated with Environmental and Structural engineering. As a graduate of this course, you will be in a position to start working in an architect’s office. This is the path followed by most graduates. Architecture studies include broad, encompassing technical skills, design, art, history and presentation skills. Some graduates move into other areas, including policy-making or public administration, business or urban design, photography or other arts, furniture or model-making, research and writing; other graduates pursue further studies.

Recognised degree courses in architecture take five years of full-time study. Many students take a year out for practical experience between the third and fourth years. So the whole process, from start to full professional qualification generally takes seven to nine years.

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Problem-solving in an analytical, logical way
• Decision-making
• Working effectively in multinational teams
• Using creativity to establish innovative solutions
• Managing the design process and evaluating outcomes
• Meeting the changing needs of customers
• Numeracy, design and drawing
  • IT skills (e.g. CAD)
  • Project management
  • Teamwork
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Research
  • Flexibility in dealing with unexpected situations
  • Self-reflection and continued professional development

Further study options for graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of further education qualifications that graduates have pursued. MSc in Computational Finance MSc in Creative Modelling

Organisations employing graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of organisations employing graduates of this programme:

A2 Architects Bucholz McEvoy Architects Casper Mueller Kneer Chipperfield Coady Partnership Architects Concord Architects Cork County Council David Howell Design David Quigley Architects David Walker Architects

Hassett Ducatez Architects Healy Partners HMSHost Hugh Kelly Architects James Corbett Architects Jmarchitects John Fleming Architects Joseph Donk Architects Leyden Hassett & Associates Limerick City of Culture

Millar+Howard Workshop Architects Open Architects Punch Consulting Engineers Reiach and Hall Architects Royal Bank of Scotland Simon J. Kelly Architects SPAN Architecture Tony Mullen Architects Vistakon Voxpro

Job titles for graduates with this degree

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on Graduate Outcomes Surveys by graduates approximately one year after graduation: Architect Architect Part II Architect Technician Architectural Assistant Architectural Graduate Architectural Research Assistant

Consultant Junior Architect Project Architect Teaching Assistant Technical Support Agent Architecture Tutor

Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering

Introduction

The Aeronautical Engineering course at UL is your gateway into the hugely exciting aerospace industry. This elite course is one of the most respected in Europe and is supported by outstanding facilities, including wind tunnels and composites manufacturing equipment. Job prospects have never been brighter for Aerospace Engineers: currently, there is a major shortage of such graduates in Europe. More than 70 per cent of our graduates work in the Aerospace industry and 63 per cent live in the Republic of Ireland.

The course is accredited by Engineers Ireland and is the only NFQ Level 8 degree course in Aeronautical Engineering in the Republic of Ireland. In Year 3, top-performing students can spend a semester at the world-renowned Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, USA, or at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, USA, which is currently ranked in the top five US engineering schools.

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Developing specialist knowledge in areas including aerodynamics, stress engineering, materials and structures, and sustainable aircraft design
• Working effectively in multinational teams
• Using creativity to establish innovative solutions
• Managing the design process and evaluating outcomes
• Meeting the changing needs of customers - Numeracy, IT skills and attention to detail - Teamwork - Leadership - Project management - Communicatiion (written and verbal) - Development of economically viable, ethically sound and sustainable solutions

Further study options for graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of further education qualifications that graduates have pur- sued.

MEng Aeronautical Engineering

MSc in Aerospace Vehicle Design

PhD in Nucleation Crystallisation Hydrodynamics

Structured PhD in Aerodynamics

Organisations employing graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of organisations employing graduates of this programme:

Aer Lingus

Airbus Defence and Space

Eirtech Aviation

Electroimpact

Envirotech Engineering

Bombardier Aerospace

Boston Scientific

British Airways

Dublin Aerospace

GE Aviation

Messier-Bugatti-Dowty

Orix Aviation

Parc/GECAS

Part M Aviation Ireland

Lufthansa Technik Airmotive Ireland

McGrath Electronics

Medtronic

Mercedes-Benz

Job titles for graduates with this degree

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed in the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) by graduates approximately one year after graduation:

Aero Design Engineer

Aeronautical Engineer

Aerospace Stress Engineer

Aircraft Design Engineer

Associate Technical Professional

Camo Engineer

Design Engineer

Design Liaison Engineer

Development Engineer

Engineering Technician

Graduate Engineer

Maintenance Coordinator

Maintenance Programme Engineer

Material and Process Engineer

Project Engineer

Quality Engineer

Research Assistant

Service Engineer

Support Engineer

Technical Consultant

Technical Designer

Technical Project Manager

Technical Representative

Technical Services Engineer

Trainee Pilot

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

Introduction

Fundamental principles of physics govern our existence in this world. At the same time, these principles have been exploited in making possible the many technological advances that surround us. The BSc in Applied Physics strikes the right balance between obtaining a fundamental understanding of these principles and learning how to apply them in a way that leads to discoveries and innovations.

This pragmatic approach, underpinned by a strong link with local industry, will ensure that you are highly desirable as an employee and very flexible in adapting to different employment conditions in industry, research organisations, academia, etc.

Graduates of this course have contributed to ground-breaking scientific discoveries, trend- setting innovations and high-yield production technologies. They are sought after for top- end fundamental research and cutting-edge technological innovation roles.

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop skills for employment including:

• Planning, executing, analysing and reporting on experiments and investigations
• Analysing data, evaluating the level of uncertainty in experimental investigations and drawing valid conclusions
• Understanding mathematical modelling and the role of approximation
• Producing clear and accurate scientific reports
• Using laboratory apparatus and techniques soundly
• Using technical language correctly
• Working independently, using initiative to meet deadlines, and interacting constructively with other people - Constructon of logical arguments - Problem solving by identifying the appropriate principles and using scientific techniques such as special and limiting cases and order-of-magnitude estimates - Numerical skills - Attention to detail - IT skills, including using programming languages and applications - Communication—listening carefully, reading demanding texts, and presenting complex information clearly

Further study options for graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of further education qualifications graduates have pursued: Graduate Entry Medicine

MA in Business Management

MEng in VLSI Systems

MSc in Chemical Engineering

MSc in Medical Physics

MSc in Nano Bioscience

MSc in Physics

MSc in Physics /Engineering

PhD research in a relevant field

Organisations employing graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of organisations employing graduates of this programme:

Accenture

Analog Devices

ASML

Firecomms

GenCell Biosystems

Global Foundries

Intel

Irdeto

Johnson & Johnson

Microsemi

Molex

SAP

Stryker

Job titles of graduates with this degree

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed in the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) by graduates approximately one year after graduation: Quality Control Analyst

Consultant

Laboratory Technician

Tech Support

Medical Physicist

Process Engineer

Research and Development Engineer

Software Developer/Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering

Introduction

Modern medicine has given rise to the development of a wide range of novel engineering solutions to clinical problems. Examples of these developments vary from orthopaedic implants (e.g. total hip replacements) to cardiovascular implants (e.g. coronary stents, which are small wire scaffolds inserted into the blood vessels around the heart). As a result of the increased collaboration between engineers and doctors, the discipline of Biomedical Engineering has developed. Biomedical Engineering is the fastest-growing area of Engineering.

Students who follow this programme can look forward to exciting and rewarding careers in the biomedical engineering industry, an industry that is undergoing major expansion internationally and in Ireland. The biomedical engineering industry has established operations in Ireland from all the major multinational companies resulting in the need for highly skilled biomedical engineers.

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Solving problems using logic, creative and innovative approaches
• Planning, prioritising, working to deadlines and under pressure
• Communicating effectively (verbally and written)
• Working in multidisciplinary teams
• Numeracy and IT skills, with excellent use of statistics - Project management - Awareness of cost/value - Awareness of social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities - Attention to detail - Good judgement and acceptance of responsibility

Further study options for graduates with this degree The following provides a sample of further education qualifications graduates have pursued:

GradDip in Chemical Engineering GradDip in Computer Aided Engineering Product Design MEng in Biopharmaceutical Engineering MSc in Biomedical Engineering MSc in Evolutionary Biology

MSc in Software Engineering PhD in Biomedical Engineering PhD in Disease Modelling using Microfluidics PhD in Mechanical Engineering PhD in Micro Fluids - Biomedical Engineering

Organisations employing graduates with this degree The following provides a sample of organisations employing graduates of this programme:

Abbott Ireland AirTanker Services Alere Amgen Biological Services Unit Boston Scientific Creganna Medical DePuy

GenCell IComp Kerry Group Labquip Lake Region Medical Life Technologies Medtronic Meridian Medical

Sabis International School Sanmina Sedara Stryker Tetra Pak University of Limerick Vistakon

Job titles for graduates with this degree Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed in the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) by graduates approximately one year after graduation:

Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist Design Engineer Graduate Manufacturing Engineer Graduate Process Engineer Graduate Programme Graduate Trainee Lab. Assistant Manufacturing Engineer

Operations Graduate Procurement & Commercial Analyst Quality Engineer R&D Engineer Research Assistant Risk Analyst Technical Biomedical Engineer Validation Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical and

Biochemical Engineering

This programme is the only course of its kind in the Mid-West and Western regions of the country. Process engineering is the central area of expertise underpinning many important, sustainable industries and businesses within both the Irish and global economies. Such enterprises include biopharmaceuticals, fuels, chemicals, drug manufacture, energy production, food and beverage processing, environmental waste remediation, and electronic component manufacture.

The Irish pharmaceutical, chemical and biochemical industries have been primarily responsible for the recent consistent increases in the national export performance, proving these sectors to be stable and resilient, even in harsh economic conditions.

In all these areas, the chemical/biochemical engineer is of key importance both in the design and operation of the processing systems and in the development and manufacture of novel products.

The course received full professional accreditation for BE (Hons) Chemical & Biochemical Engineering from professional bodies, including the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), which ensures international professional recognition for holders of this qualification.

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Solving problems and using analytical skills
• Managing projects
• Working in teams
• Using leadership skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to develop manufacturing processes for a wide variety of products

Further study options for graduates with this degree

Graduates with this degree have pursued PhD research in a chosen

field.

Organisations employing graduates with this degree

Athy International Concentrates (The Coca-Cola Company) Glanbia

Lifescan Regeneron PFGI Consulting Engineers

MSD

Hovione Eli Lilly

Job titles for graduates with this degree

Graduate Engineer

Process Development & Chemical Engineer

IPT Engineer

Process Engineer

Process Projects Engineer

Biotech Production Specialist

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Introduction

The Civil Engineering programme at UL is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland and uses a student-centered approach to teaching, using techniques such as problem-based learning and active learning. You will develop your ability to work on a team, to plan and present, to undertake research and to apply your knowledge.

Most civil engineering today deals with structures, roads, bridges, railways, water supply, transportation and traffic, waste water, protection of the environment, flood control and power plants.

The details of a career path can vary, depending on market forces and your personal preferences. In some fields and in some firms, entry-level engineers work primarily monitoring construction in the field, serving as the ‘eyes and ears’ of more senior design engineers; while in other areas, entry-level engineers perform routine analysis or design tasks.

The flexibility offered by the breadth and structure of the course will provide you with the diverse skills necessary to adapt to the demands and challenges of civil engineering practice in the 21st century. Career opportunities exist in areas of infrastructure, building, water resources, environmental and government agencies.

Employability skills gained from your degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Solving problems in an analytical, logical way
• Working in teams
• Conducting research
• Making decisions
• Being flexible in dealing with unexpected situations - Numeracy, design and drawing - IT skills (e.g. CAD) - Project management - Self-reflection and continued professional development - Written and verbal communication

Further study options for graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of further education qualifications that graduates have pursued. MSc Structural Dynamics

MSc in Financial Services

MSc in Project Management

MSc in Structural and Geotechnical Engineering

Research PhD-Information Technology in Architecture, Engineering and Construction

Organisations employing graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of organisations employing graduates of this programme:

4site

Arup

Atkins

BHP Laboratories

Bord Gáis

Brian Conneely Civil Engineer

Byrne Looby Partners

Clancy Construction

Contech Construction

Dennany Reidy Associates

EirGrid

Fort McMurray

GCL Engineering

JBA Consulting

JB Barry & Partners

J Reddington

K&J Townmore Construction

Kentz

KPMG

Lagan Construction

McHugh Construction

Modebest

Munster Joinery

Murphy Group

Northvale Construction

PHM Consulting

Punch Consulting Engineers

PVP Engineering

Reddington

Richard Nolan Civil Engineering

Tobin Consulting

Job titles for graduates with this degree

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed in the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) by graduates approximately one year after graduation:

Assistant Engineer

Builder

Civil Engineer

Design Engineer

Engineer

Estimator

Facade Designer

Graduate Engineer

Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Junior Project Manager

Project Coordinator

Site Engineer

Site Manager/Project Manager

Technician

Bachelor of Science in Computer Games Development

Introduction

The computer games industry is an exciting field, currently outselling the film industry worldwide. Computer game development is innovative and exciting from a technological and creative perspective, providing career opportunities for imaginative, logical and energetic students. Graduates have the satisfaction of seeing their work being enjoyed by a global audience. With this programme, you will learn the art and science of computer games, with a focus on programming and design.

This programme will equip you with the skills and technological ability to develop both computer game and computer software related systems. You will study Computer Science, with special emphasis on topics relevant to Game Design, e.g. software development, mobile devices, computer graphics and artificial intelligence. You will also study topics relevant to the development of a game from concept to the final ‘shooting script’ (prior to programming).

The key aims of the BSc (Hons) in Computer Games Development programme are to provide you with:

• Knowledge of the various programming languages and software related platforms used
• Skills in System Analysis, and integration of software components
• Expertise in areas such as the human-computer interface and artificial intelligence

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Understanding the fundamentals of software for computer graphics
• Working in teams and liaising with other professionals to complete complex, software-based games projects
• Working creatively and problem- solving
• Communicating (written and verbal)
• Developing skills in cinematography and story writing - Cultural awareness: developing games appropriate to international markets - Technical ability and solid skills in software development: - Obect Oriented Design - Mobile apps - Data structures and algorithms - Self-motivation and the ability to work independently - Flexibility in meeting deadlines and client requirements

Further study options for graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of further education qualifications graduates have pursued:

HDip in Business Studies PhD in Computer Science, Creative Informatics and Interactive Media MEng in Information and Network Security

MSc in Software Engineering

Organisations employing graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of organisations that have employed graduates of this programme.

Action Point

BAE Systems Applied Intelligence

Bloomberg PolarLake

Deloitte

Demonware

Doc’s Homes

eirpoint

Fidelity Investments

HP

IBM

Intel

McAfee

MDS

Microsoft

OKI

Rapid Ratings

Rockstar North

RR Donnelley

The Rosetta Foundation

Ubisoft Reflections

Virgin Media

Wind Energy Direct

Job titles for graduates with this degree

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:

Social Localisation Programmer Software Developer Software Engineer Software Programmer Software QA Tester System Document Author Systems Software Engineer Systems Technician Technical Support Technology Analyst (Consulting Department)

Graduate Programme Intern IT Technician Junior IT Consultant Junior Software Engineer Marketing Executive Mission Scripter Programming Engineer QA Engineer Research Assistant Service Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Computer Systems

Introduction

The Computer Systems programme at UL aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become a successful and effective computer professional. You are probably aware of the important role of computer software in everyday life: in your phone, your camera, your music player, and your social networking sites.

But are you also aware of the many advanced and highly sophisticated software-intensive systems that underpin the modern world? For example, software-based systems play an important role in all kinds of systems, including traffic management, energy generation, manufacturing, aeronautical systems, education, entertainment and business.

On completion of the programme, graduates go on to a variety of interesting and rewarding software careers based in large and small organisations, in industry, in research and in education and training. As ever, the primary focus of this course is on the underlying principles of software development and their application to modern software development practices.

We want you to secure a firm and lasting intellectual foundation that will allow you to acquire new and specific technical knowledge over a lifelong career. The course is designed to give you ample opportunities to learn and apply knowledge in small tutorials and practical groups.

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Evaluating potential risks and designing creative solutions
• Teamwork
• Communicating *written and verbal)
• Report writing
• Presenting reasoned arguments
• Retrieving information
• Coping with rapid technological changes
• Developing commercial awareness - Ability to construct, design and specify computer-based systems - Leadership - Time management and organisation - Architectural and programming design patterns - Verification and validation - Agile development

Further study options for graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of further education qualifications that graduates have pursued. MSc Computer Systems

MEng in Information and Network Security

MSc in Applied Software Technology

MSc in Computing (Software Engineering)

MSc in Mathematical Modelling

MSc in Networks and Distributed Systems

MSc in Software Engineering

Organisations employing graduates with this degree

The following provides a sample of organisations that have employed graduates of this programme. Avaya

Bayinteractive

Cybercom

Deloitte

Element Six

Glass Eye Productions

HP

IBM

IQ Solutions

Lucidity Solutions

myCircle

Paddy Power

Retail inMotion

Voicebank

YellowSchedule

Job titles for graduates with this degree

Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) by graduates approximately one year after graduation:

Application Support

Associate Build Systems Engineer

Associate Software Developer/Engineer

Computer Programmer

Data Centre Engineer

Freelance Wordpress Designer

Implementation Web Developer

IT Analyst

Java Engineer

Junior Software Engineer

Network Software Engineer

Production Technician

Program Manager

QA Software Tester

Quality Assurance Engineer

Service Engineer

Sharepoint Consultant

Software Developer/Engineer

Software Technician

System Test Engineer

Systems Administrator

Systems Engineer

Technical Support

Unix Programmer

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

and Engineering

Introduction

The main aim of the course is to give you the skills to take projects from design to reality. Using a broad-based management and technological education, you will be capable of recognising, evaluating and solving construction and business problems associated with building and civil engineering projects.

You will learn how to adapt to technological change in a competitive industrial climate. Managing construction projects requires a high level of organisation, both commercially and technologically. Construction management prepares you to systematically plan, organise and manage resources such as people, finance, plant and materials. Construction engineering gives you the skills necessary to implement processes and methods of construction to produce a quality building in an efficient and safe manner.

The Construction Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing a construction project from inception to completion. UL’s programme equips graduates with broad skills in construction techniques, planning and control, and management. The diversity of the programme prepares construction managers to lead projects of immense complexity in an exciting and rewarding profession.

The University of Limerick’s Construction Management and Engineering programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Employability skills from this degree

Graduates from this programme develop employability skills including:

• Dealing with complex technical detail and the wider demands of a project
• Working in teams
• Communicating (written and verbal)
• Planning and managing construction projects
• Assimilating new information quickly
• Analysing and critically examining a range of information sources for decision-making - Researching in-depth problems to design real solutions - Gathering, summarising and presenting information - Leadership and management of employees - Technical expertise - Logical thinking, numeracy and computing - An understanding of compliance (e.g. health and safety)