Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

at Institute of Technology Carlow

This course equips graduates with the specialist knowledge and practical experience required to manage complete mechanical engineering processes, from product/project design to manufacturing output and commissioning. The course features extensive practical workshops and includes challenging projects in Years 3 and 4. 
 

• Year 1 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 1

• Mechatronics 1

• Static Mechanics

• Computer Aided Drafting

• Technical Communications
   

• Year 1 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 2

• Mechatronics 2

• Dynamic Mechanics

• Workshop Practices

• Fluid Mechanics 1
   

• Year 2 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 3

• Mechatronics 3

• Statics 2

• Dynamics 2

• Manufacturing and CAD
   

• Year 2 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 4

• Mechatronics 4

• Materials Science in Engineering

• Dynamics 3

• Thermodynamics 1
   

• Year 3 / Semester 1

• Mandatory

• Engineering Mathematics 5

• Mechanics of Materials

• Mechatronics 5

• Advanced Manufacturing

• Fluid Mechanics 2
   

• Year 3 / Semester 2

• Mandatory

• Development Project (Engineering)

• Industrial Studies
   

• Elective

• Introduction to Systems and Control

• Process Instrumentation

• Advanced PLCs

Leaving Certificate:

• 5O6/H7
   

Subject Required:

• English or Irish O6/H7

• Mathematics O6/H7

The fees for Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering may vary from €10,000 to €15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.

Mechanical engineers work in a diverse range of industries including: automotive; aerospace; biotechnology; computers and electronics; microelectromechanical systems; energy conversion; environmental control; automation and manufacturing. Graduates will have a variety of career options open to them such as working in industry, government, consultancy or research centres.