Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Three great reasons to consider this course
- A dynamic course that covers theory and practical elements of mechanical engineering system design.
- 100% of graduates in employment after 6 months of graduating
- 100% of graduates said this essential for job role
Course Summary
Graduates in Mechanical engineering combine the basic knowledge of physical sciences and engineering education with experience and expertise to invent, design and manufacture, run and maintain mechanical systems equipment and tools in all branches of industry including in: Product Design, Machine Design, Agriculture & Food Industry, Energy Generation, General Manufacturing Planning & Management, Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals.
Graduates in Mechanical engineering combine the basic knowledge of physical sciences and engineering education with experience and expertise to invent, design and manufacture, run and maintain mechanical systems equipment and tools in all branches of industry including in:
- Product Design
- Machine Design
- Agriculture & Food Industry
- Energy Generation; General Manufacturing
- Planning & Management
- Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals
Engineering ingenuity to create innovative products that combine different technologies is one of the prominent strengths of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineers are adaptable, through knowledge of fundamental principles of science and engineering reinforced with transferable problem-solving skills. The graduate’s ability to integrate quickly within the workplace is key to their career development.
This course will equip graduates to show initiative, participate actively in teams, manage, organise and communicate effectively. In addition, graduates will have a strong sense of ethics and awareness of the social impact of their actions. The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering course at Dundalk Institute of Technology aims to provide a stimulating environment in which the students’ interest in mechanical engineering is fostered by modern and flexible teaching and learning strategy.
The External placement module in Year 2 – Semester Two aims to allow students to develop professional skills through an applied experience in various phases of engineering.
Year 1
Semester 1
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes (year long)
- Mechanics (Year long)
- CAD
- Engineering Science
- Mechanical Engineering Practice
- Mathematics 1
Semester 2
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes (Year Long)
- Mechanics (year long)
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Mechanical Automation Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Mathematics 2
Year 2
Semester 1
-
Mechanical Engineering Design (year-long)
- Mechanics 2 (year-long)
- Materials Technology 1
- Fluid Mechanics
- Electrical Automation Technology
- Mathematics 3
- Electives: Erasmus English 1
Semester 2
-
Mechanical Engineering Design (year-long)
- Mechanics 2 (year-long)
- Thermodynamics
- Mathematics 4
- External Placement
- Electives: Erasmus English 2
Year 3
Semester 1
-
Design Practice (year-long)
- Mechanics 3 (year-long)
- Engineering Management
- Automation and Control
- Renewable Energy
- Mathematics 5
- Electives: Erasmus English 1
Semester 2
- Design Practice (year-long)
- Mechanics 3 (year-long)
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Materials Technology 2
- Thermofluids
- Mathematics 6
- Electives: Erasmus English 2
* All module titles are subject to change and are for indicative purposes only. The provision of electives each year is subject to numbers enrolling on each elective and available resources.
Note: ERASMUS English is ONLY available to ERASMUS exchange students
Demand for our graduates in a wide range of engineering industries has been strong with many having job offers from both local and national companies shortly after sitting their final exams including:
- Combilift Ltd
- Intel
- Hiab MOFFETT truck-mounted forklifts
- OpenHydro Suretank Ltd.
- Glen Dimplex; Kingspan Group
- Xtratherm
- MultiHog
Follow on courses:
- BSc (Hons) in Engineering Entrepreneurship
- Masters in Renewable Energy Systems (with Bridging Studies) Progression Opportunities
This course provides the foundation for transfer routes to honours degree courses in other Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland and abroad.; Note: Students who have successfully completed the first two years of this course and who wish to leave after two years, may be awarded a Level 6 Higher Certificate in Engineering.
Please find information on fees and funding here:
Leaving Certificate Entry Requirements:
Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate
→ INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200
→ AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7
→ AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7
Northern Ireland/UK Entry Requirements:
Applicants must meet the matriculation requirement of 5 different subjects which must include:
→ Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:
- 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better)
- OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
- OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
- OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
→ The remaining subjects must be different from those listed above and may be drawn from recognised subjects at:
- GCSE (Grade A* - C)
- AND/OR 'AS Level’ (Grades A - E)
- AND/OR ‘A-level’ (Grades A* - E)
- AND/OR Applied ‘A-level’ (Grade A* - E)
- AND/OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
- AND/OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma*) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
Dr Peter Ryan (Programme Director)
Phone: 042 9370200
Email: peter.ryan@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK742 |
| CAO Round 1 Entry Points (2022) | 168 Points |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Study Mode | Full-Time |
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Starting Date | September 2023 |
| School | School of Engineering |
| Department | Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Recognition Information | Graduates are eligible for Engineer’s Ireland Associate Member grade. |
| Delivery Method | On Campus |
How To Apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry Application
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry onto their chosen course.
