Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering student working with equipment
Mechanical Engineering student working with equipment
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
80
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
MT 736
Entry Requirements
292 Points in 2023 and meet minimum entry requirements as listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 7

Tony Kelly

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Overview

Mechanical engineers play a crucial role in a wide range of industries, among them air, rail, sea and road. They are involved in high precision processes such as the design and manufacture of prosthetic devices and robotic mechanisms.

The physical scale of their work ranges from nanoscale motors and pumps through to high speed trains, wind turbines, and rocket/vehicles for space exploration. Mechanical engineering enables students to learn how to systematically design essential machine elements and using 3D computer aided engineering, to display and test these models.

This course has a strong emphasis on the practical side of mechanical engineering, exposing the student to many “hands on” modules in workshops and laboratories. Modules on the course are grouped into streams that run over the three years: Workshop Practice, Mechatronics, Mechanical Design and Computer Aided Engineering, Mechanics, Thermofluids, Materials, Management, Projects, Mathematics and Elective Options. Graduates are prepared to progress to further study or to take up challenging and varied careers in industry.

Recent projects have taken place in the following areas

  • Engine development and design
  • Sports equipment and training aids
  • 3D modelling
  • Automation systems
  • Sustainable engineering

 

Accreditation

The BEng  in Mechanical Engineering is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland for Associate Engineer eligibility.

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Mechatronics: interaction between mechanical and electronic components
  • 3D CAD: computer-aided design (CAD) is similar to the Leaving Certificate subject Design and Communication Graphics
  • Properties of Materials: appropriate choice of materials to use for a particular engineering/device application
  • Mechanics: understanding the performance of engineering materials when subject to external loads and forces
  • Automobile Engineering: analysing automobile engines
  • Thermo/Fluid Mechanics: application of hot and cold fluid systems in engineering
  • Workshop: shaping and application of metal components
  • Mathematics

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in five subjects i.e. O6/H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

 

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Mechanical engineering applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Mechanical engineering involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools.

Employment opportunities exist in the high-tech manufacturing industries at technician engineer level dealing with design, production, manufacturing, quality, estimating, planning and the operation and maintenance of high-tech automated manufacturing equipment. Other areas include

  • Design technician/engineer
  • Plant inspector/quality manager
  • Manufacturing technician/engineer
  • Technical sales engineer

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified graduates are eligible to apply for entry to the one year add-on

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology
    or
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Process Plant Technology

 

A limited number of candidates may also be considered for entry to year 3 (which necessitates two further years of study)

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering

Question Time

Design is a central theme of the programme and students use the latest 3D modelling software to develop and communicate their ideas.

Students get hands-on practice in mechanical workshop, welding, computer-aided design, mechatronics, and also have the option of selecting elective modules in automotive engineering. The course is designed to give an overall balance between practical activities and theory.

MTU Bishopstown Campus usually hosts the Cork Mechanical, Manufacturing & Biomedical Engineering Annual Exhibition in April, the largest exhibition of its kind in Ireland. Please see www.mtu.ie for details.

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