BEng in Mechanical Engineeering ab initio

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering ab initio

Mechanical engineering is about putting ideas into action. It is about inventing, designing, developing, manufacturing and maintaining products, equipment and machinery of all kinds. Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of materials, mechanisms, power, energy and manufacturing technology to produce specifications for their designs and to see those designs become a reality.

They also build and test prototypes of their products in order to prove their designs. Mechanical engineers also have a key role to play in energy utilisation and management recognising their responsibility to the environment and society at large.

This three-year degree will educate and train skilled personnel in the area of mechanical engineering, management, control and maintenance as applied to industrial settings. It will equip you to work as an independent thinker and to work effectively with others, recognising the importance of continuing education and self-directed learning.

As a graduate, you will have the capability to critically appraise mechanical engineering systems, to identify areas of potential improvement, to bring about corrective action and where applicable, to suggest and implement an alternative solution. You will also study and work to high ethical standards with regard to the engineering profession and environment.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

 FETAC

Any FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have the module Mathematics for Engineering (C20174) or Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

Modules

Year 1

Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science & Energy Sustainability, Engineering Mechanics, Materials and Processes, Engineering Workshop, Drawing and CAD, Communications and Computer Applications.

Year 2 – Semester 1

Engineering Mathematics, Instrumentation, Mechanics (Mechanics of Materials), Energy Systems and Thermofluids, Materials, Engineering Workshop and CAD

Year 2 – Semester 2

Engineering Mathematics, Control and Power Technology, Mechanics (Mechanics of Machines), Energy Systems and Thermofluids, Processes and Operations Management, Mini project.

Year 3 – Semester 1

Mechanical Engineering Project, Quantitative Methods, Control and Automation, Mechanical Systems Design, Energy Systems and Thermofluids, Business and Project Management. 

Year 3 – Semester 2

Engineering Mathematics, Control and Automation, Systems Design and Vibrations, Manufacturing Systems and Organisation Management, Mechanical Engineering Project, Energy Systems and Thermofluids.

Progression

As a holder of this qualification, you will possess the necessary theoretical underpinning to enable progression to the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Sustainable Energy Engineering at AIT. You will also be in a position to apply for Level 8 programmes offered in other third level institutions.

Professional Recognition

Career Opportunities

As a graduate from this degree, you will be in a position to apply for a variety of mechanical engineering roles in the following areas: in private industry – designing, developing, manufacturing and maintaining products, equipment and machinery of all kinds; as a consulting engineer – work may include building services, mechanical engineering, design; and in private industry and semi-state bodies – power generation, transport, environmental technologies, etc. The institute would expect that graduates will gain membership status with the relevant professional bodies and that many of the top graduates will ultimately reach a high level within the engineering sectors as well as progressing to further studies.

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