Program Overview

WHAT IS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING?

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 three dimensional computer aided design modelling software, to display and test these models.

Course Content

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 & Training Aids
3D Modelling
Automation Systems
Sustainable Engineering

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH6029	Mechanics
CMOD6001	Creativity Innovation&Teamwork
MECH6014	Mechanical Workshop Practice
MECH6008	Introductory CAD
MECH6011	Materials & Processes
MATH6014	Technological Mathematics 1

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH6040	Intro 3-D Parametric Modelling
MATH6015	Technological Mathematics 2
MECH6007	Thermofluids
MECH6017	Pneumatics
MECH6019	Welding Technology

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
COMP6014	ICT for Eng Techs
AUTO6026	Intro to Auto Engines
PHYS6025	Introduction - Process Control
ELEC6031	Electrical Principles 1

Stage 2 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH6031	Mechanics of Materials 2
MANU6012	Metrology & Quality Control
MECH6032	Electro-Pneu. & M/C maint.
MECH6022	Mechanical CAD and Design
MATH6040	Technological Mathematics 201

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
AUTO6027	Intro to Auto Chassis Systems
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
ELEC6032	Electrical Principles 2

Stage 2 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH6025	Material Science
MECH6030	Mechanics of Machines
MECH6021	3-D Mech Analysis & Design
MECH6033	Thermofluids 2
MECH6028	Mechanical Workshop Practice 2
STAT6010	Intro. to Probability & Stats

Stage 3 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH7016	Project Research & Design
MECH7014	Mechatronics 3 - PLC Control
MECH7010	CAE & Mechanical Design
MATH7020	Technological Mathematics 301
MECH7009	Materials/Structures Mechanics

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
FREE6001	Free Choice Module
INTR7011	Biomedical Electronic Systems
ELEC7007	Electrotechnology
INTR6018	Microcontroller Applications

Stage 3 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
MECH7015	Project Realisation
MANU7003	Engineering Management
MECH7007	Manufacturing Technology
INTR7009	Thermofluids 3
MECH7030	SCADA & Robotics

Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements:

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. Grade O6 or H7 in five subjects. The five subjects must include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (Level 7) may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
Mechanical Engineering is a discipline of Engineering that applies the principles of physics and materials science for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the production and usage of heat and mechanical power for the design, production, and operation of machines and tools.

Employment opportunities are 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 opportunities are in technical and sales support with contracting, consulting engineers, and servicing companies.

Potential Areas of Employment
- Design Technician/Engineer
- Plant Inspector/Quality Manager
- Manufacturing Technician/Engineer
- Technical Sales Engineer

Cost Of Studying At Cork Institute Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (Level 7) at Cork Institute Technology

Program Overview

Cost Of Studying At Cork Institute Technology

250K+

800Cr+

5000+

Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (Level 7)
at Cork Institute Technology