Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (Level 7) BEng

at Munster Technological University - MTU

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

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

  Stage 1 / Semester 2

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

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title MECH6031 Mechanics of Materials 2 MANU6012 Metrology & Quality Control MECH6032 Electro-Pneu. & M/C maint. MECH6022 Mechanical CAD and Design MATH6040 Technological Mathematics 201 Elective Module Code Module Title AUTO6027 Intro to Auto Chassis Systems FREE6001 Free Choice Module ELEC6032 Electrical Principles 2

  Stage 2 / Semester 2

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title 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

  Mandatory Module Code Module Title MECH7016 Project Research & Design MECH7014 Mechatronics 3 - PLC Control MECH7010 CAE & Mechanical Design MATH7020 Technological Mathematics 301 MECH7009 Materials/Structures Mechanics Elective Module Code Module Title FREE6001 Free Choice Module INTR7011 Biomedical Electronic Systems ELEC7007 Electrotechnology INTR6018 Microcontroller Applications

  Stage 3 / Semester 2

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

   

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.
  
  Info re MTU Cork Mathematics Exam only
  
  Some students who apply to MTU Cork courses may not achieve the required entry standard in Mathematics through the Leaving Certificate. For such applicants, MTU Cork offers a second chance to reach the required entry standard through an MTU Cork Mathematics Exam. This second chance facility allows applicants (depending on their results in the MTU Cork Mathematics Examination) to gain entry to courses with an Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics entry standard, and (with a higher level of performance) courses with a Higher Leaving Certificate entry standard. 
   

Leaving Cert Subjects:

• Helpful subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Design and Communication Graphics, and Chemistry.
   

IELTS (Academic)

L1: At least 6.0 with no section below 5.5
 

TOEFL

L1: At least 80 - with minimum scores: Listening- 17; Reading - 18; Speaking – 20; Writing - 17

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.

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