Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
Course Overview
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4
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New Course
Points
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US910
CAO Course Code
Why take this course?
This course is a result of comprehensive industry engagement defining future needs regionally and nationally. The modern mechanical engineer is responsible for the design, manufacture and operation of the mechanical systems and processes that are all around us. From aeroplane landing gear to robotic assistants for invasive surgery and from electric vehicles to drones, mechanical systems surround us every day. The course will equip learners with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical expertise demanded by leading global employers to work in this constantly evolving field.
What will I experience?
While studying on this course students will:
- Visit some of our industrial partners to experience the role of a mechanical engineer.
- Operate high-end technical engineering equipment in our cuttingedge engineering laboratories.
- Gain valuable work experience by completing an industry-based project.
- Have access to advanced laboratory equipment and teaching aids.
- Improve your teamwork and communications skills by working as part of small teams on problem-solving and projects.
- Engineering education is very practical. Almost 50 % of your time will be spent in state-of-the-art laboratories developing your practical engineering skills, and the other 50% will be spent on engineering theory and its application.
- You will develop your problem –solving skills and reasoning techniques.
- You will work on topic-specific problems, both as part pf a team and as an individual and develop your lifelong learning skills.
- You will develop your ability to effectively communicate within the engineering community and society at large.
- Upon completion of the course, you will have developed an ability to critically appraise mechanical engineering systems, to identify area of potential improvement, to bring about corrective action and where applicable, to suggest and implement an alternative solution.
- Gain valuable work experience by completing an industry-based project.
What opportunities might it lead to?
Discussions with leading voices in manufacturing companies such as Boston Scientific, Athlone Extrusions and Mergon have expressed their need for mechanical engineers with practical skills. In designing this course, the TU, have engaged with manufacturing and supply chain companies in the greater Midland’s region, who endorsed the need for this course. Additionally, research-active companies, have all identified the skills in this course as necessary for a future workforce.
Course Details
- Course Duration:
- 4
- CAO Course Code:
- US910
- Cut Off CAO Points:
- New Course
- Course Award:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Department:
- Dept of Mechanical, Polymer Engineering & Design
- Minimum Entry Requirements:
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Grade H5 at higher level in two subjects, plus Grade O6/H7 in four other subjects in the Leaving Certificate. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish).
QQI: QQI applicants to this programme must hold the following award: engineering technology (5M2061). They are also required to have the module mathematics (5N1833) or Maths for STEM (5N0556) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate mathematics. They must also possess distinctions in three modules.