Mechanical Engineering – BEng

CAO Points: 227
Campus: Athlone
years: 3

Course Code US770
Level 7
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Mechanical, Polymer Engineering & Design

Course Overview

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.

This programme provides students with a detailed understanding of the fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering. Students will develop their attitudes, skills and knowledge working along side experienced lecturers. The course of study utilises our strong industrial links, whereby our students get to experience the industry that they will be working in, through industrial visits and teaching and learning that is grounded in contemporary industrial best practice.

Contact Details

Keith Vaugh

Email: Keith.Vaugh@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

Any QQI level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have one specified mathematics module included in their award either module mathematics (5N1833) or Maths for IT (5N18396) or Maths for STEM (5N0556) or alternatively have Leaving Certificate mathematics.

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 and Engineering Workshop and Graphics

Year 2

Mathematics
Sensor Systems
Mechanics
Engineering Practice and CAD
Materials
Energy Systems and Thermofluids
Control and Power Technology
Processes and Operations Management
Process Technology and Design

Year 3

Statistics and Lean Sigma
Mathematics
Mechanical Systems Design
Control and Automation
Heat Transfer
Energy Systems and Thermofluids
Industrial Placement
Project Evaluation and Management
Manufacturing Systems and Operations Management

What can you do after this programme?

Career Opportunities

When you graduate with an ordinary level mechanical engineering degree, you may expect to find employment in product and process design, manufacturing, medical device engineering, facilities engineering, maintenance engineering and energy systems.

Further Study

Successful graduates of this programme are eligible for Level 8 Mechanical Engineering Honours Degree at TUS.