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.