Mechanical Engineering with Energy – BEng (Hons)

CAO Points: 327
Campus: Athlone
years: 4

Course Code US912
Level 8
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Mechanical, Polymer Engineering & Design

Course Overview

This Mechanical Engineering course is designed to blend the core theoretical and practical skills of Mechanical Engineering with the knowledge and expertise for sustainable energy engineering. Energy engineering plays a vital role in the generation, distribution and storage of energy to underpin society. The challenge of ever advancing technological change in areas such as electric vehicles and data centres coupled with diminishing fossil fuel sources and a need to transition to renewable energy continues to drive industry demand for skilled graduates in this area. The course combines a fundamental mechanical engineering platform with expertise in energy use and storage, infrastructure development, sustainability, performance and modelling to prepare graduates to enable society and industry to power the future.

Contact Details

Niall Burke

Email: Niall.Burke@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

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.

Mature Applicants

Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.

International Applicants

International applicants should apply directly to the International Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application. Find out more here.

Course Modules

Year 1

Communications for Manufacturing
Mathematics
Engineering Science
Mechanics
Engineering Materials
Engineering Workshop and Graphics
Electronic Technology
Processing of Engineering Materials

Year 2

Mathematics
Sensor Systems
Mechanics
Engineering Practice and CAD
Materials
Renewable Energy Thermodynamic
Control and Power Technology
Power Generation Project (Design, Build and Test) Renewable Energy Technologies
Engineering Economics

Year 3

Statistics and Lean Sigma
Mathematics
Mechanical Systems Design
Combined Heat and Power
Control and Power Technology
Battery Technology
Industrial Placement
Project Evaluation and Management
Sustainable Energy
Materials and the Environment

Year 4

Final Year Project
Regulatory Compliance and Validation
Computer Aided Engineering Design and Analysis
Electrical Power System and Machine
System Dynamics and Vibrations
HVAC and Utilities
Operation Management and Sustainability
Applied Thermofluids
Manufacturing Automation
Advanced Engineering Materials

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

As a graduate from this degree, you would be in a position to apply for a variety of careers, including energy management, utilities engineering/management, renewable energy technologist, production technologist, plant maintenance, quality assurance and production planning, or as a CAD designer. You will also have attained the necessary skills and abilities to start your own business within the mechanical engineering and renewable energies domain.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 9 and 10 postgraduate programmes within TUS or elsewhere.