Mechanical EngineeringInnealtóireacht Mheicniúil

This course is designed to provide mechanical engineering graduates, and graduates from closely-related engineering disciplines, with specialised skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering.

The course consists of 12 taught modules and a Research Project module. The course focuses on numerical simulation techniques for structural and fluid-flow analyses, renewable and sustainable energy technologies, and biomechanics while also offering modules on innovation and entrepreneurship.

The programme award is a Master of Engineering (ME) Degree, with an option to exit the course with a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip). Graduates of the course will be ideally suited to engage in advanced mechanical engineering research, analysis, and design.

Professional Accreditation

The ME in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland as satisfying the educational standard for the title Chartered Engineer.

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used to assess the taught modules including assignments (group and individual), short tests, and formal examinations. The Research Project module is assessed using presentations and reports. End-of-semester formal examinations are held in December/January and May.

For acceptance onto the course an applicant must hold one of the following:

1. An honours bachelor degree, with a minimum attainment of second class honours grade 2, in mechanical engineering or a closely-related engineering discipline (e.g., manufacturing, chemical, energy etc.)
   
   
2. Any qualification(s) deemed by the TU Dublin as being equivalent to No. 1 above, when taken in conjunction with relevant work experience.

If English is not your first language you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.

Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses, satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific courses.

Graduates of the course will be ideally suited to engage in advanced mechanical engineering research, analysis, and design.

My Qualification: What Next?

For more details about the career opportunities available after this course, please refer to our career-focused guide: “My Qualification: What Next?”

The course consists of 12 taught modules each worth five “European Credit Transfer System” (ECTS) credits and a Research Project module worth 30 ECTS credits, giving the course a total ECTS credits value of 90.

The programme consists of 12 taught modules each worth 5 ECTS credits and a research project worth 30 ECTS credits. Six modules are delivered per semester. Full-time students take these modules in a single year, while part-time students take them over two years.

Daytime attendance is on Fridays with some delivery on other evenings, either online or in college. Typical class contact is approximately 12 hours per week for full-time students and less for part-time students depending on module choice.

The research project is completed over the entire academic year, with final submission in early September.

Applications for this course are now open.

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For further information on the application process, please visit How To Apply.