Mechanical Engineering with Energy – BEng

CAO Points: 318
Campus: Athlone
years: 3

Course Code US772
Level 7
Course Type Undergraduate – CAO
Study Mode Full Time
Department Mechanical, Polymer Engineering & Design

Course Overview

The Faculty of Engineering & Informatics at TUS has a long tradition in delivering mechanical engineering courses that meet the ever changing needs of modern industry. Our close relationship with industry ensures that our programmes have a very practical and applied focus that will give you hands-on experience of the areas that is most relevant to today’s industries. TUS’s state-of-the-art Engineering and Informatics Building is recognised internationally as housing a wide array of the latest equipment and technologies used in industry.

The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy was born out of our close ties with industry, where a requirement for engineering graduates with both core mechanical engineering skills and competencies coupled with knowledge and practical skills in the area of renewable energy emerged. The Faculty of Engineering & Informatics developed this unique programme to satisfy this new industrial necessity. The course is constantly reviewed by the faculty and industry to ensure its relevance, and the programme is fully accredited at Associate level by Engineers Ireland, ensuring that you as a graduate can be confident the skills and knowledge you gain will be internationally recognised.

Contact Details

Niall Burke

Email: Niall.Burke@tus.ie

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate

Grade 06 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. 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

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

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 8 Honours Degree Mechanical Engineering with Energy at TUS.