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Undergraduate

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Develop practical skills to solve complex industry problems.
DK742
181 Points

CAO Code

DK742

Start Date

September 2024

Course Capacity

60

Duration

3 Years

Work Placement

Yes

NFQ Level

7

Discipline Area

Engineering & Built Environment

Course Type

Undergraduate

Study Mode

Full-Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Overview

Students on this course combine the knowledge of physical sciences and engineering education with practical experience to invent, design, manufacture, run and maintain mechanical systems equipment and tools. Course topics include mechanics, fluids, heat, mathematics, materials, manufacturing, and computer-aided design.

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.

 

 

What makes this course different

Work Placement

In 2nd year students undertake an 8-week industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.

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Excellent Career Prospects

100% of graduates are in employment after 6 months of graduating and 100% of graduates said their degree was essential for that job role (DkIT/ HEA graduate survey).

Understanding the Industry

Mechanical Engineers are essential to every sector and are in huge demand by local and national industry for their problem-solving skills and versatility. Industries include product design and research, aerospace, energy, transport and materials handling, renewable systems, pharmaceuticals, food processing and the Agri-machine sector.

Career Opportunities

Future Careers:

  • Engineering technician
  • Automotive engineer
  • CAD technician
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Mechanical engineer

In these areas:

  • Automobile Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Manufacturing
  • Automation

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, and MultiHog.

Course Delivery and Modules

  • Year 1

    • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
    • Mechanics
    • CAD
    • Engineering Science
    • Mechanical Engineering Practice
    • Mathematics
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Mechanical Automation Technology
    • Electrical Technology
  • Year 2

    • Mechanical Engineering Design
    • Mechanics
    • Materials Technology
    • Fluid Mechanics
    • Electrical Automation Technology
    • Mathematics
    • Thermodynamics
    • Work Placement
  • Year 3

    • Design Practice
    • Mechanics
    • Engineering Management
    • Automation and Control
    • Renewable Energy
    • Mathematics
    • Sustainable Manufacturing
    • Materials Technology
    • ThermoFluid

Work Placement

In 2nd year students undertake an 8-week industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.

Education Progression

Undergraduate 4 Years On Campus

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering

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Add On 1 Year On Campus

B.Sc. (Hons) in Engineering Entrepreneurship

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Fees and Funding

Please find information on fees and funding here.

Entry Requirements

Recent CAO Points

2023 CAO Round 1 Points

181

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:

CAO Code: DK742
Apply on CAO

Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications

Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year  2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.

Closing Date: 6th June
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International Application (non-EU)

International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.

Ask us a Question

If you have a question about the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering please ask it below and we will get back to you.


Dr Peter Ryan

Programme Director

Email: peter.ryan@dkit.ie

Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).