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Accessibility & LanguageMechanical Engineering (MSc)
Course Overview
The MSc in Mechanical Engineering is a one year, full-time programme designed to give students knowledge of a wide range of advanced mechanical engineering topics. This 90 ECTS (credits) programme features 60 ECTS of taught modules and 30 ECTS for a Research Thesis on an advanced mechanical engineering research topic. Although the modules are taught over two semesters, the Research Thesis takes place over the entire year.
Applications and Selections
Who Teaches this Course
Dr Kevin Moerman
Dr Richard Barrett
Dr Noel Harisson
Dr Eoin King
Dr Martina Kelly
Dr Mingming Tong
Prof Dr Rory Monaghan
Prof Dr Kathryn Cormican
Enda Fallon
Dr Will Ronan
Dr Jamie Concannon
Prof Dr Patrick Mcgarry
Dr Michel Destrade
Requirements and Assessment
Assessment will consist of continuous assessment via coursework and project work, along with written examinations.
Key Facts
Entry Requirements
Entry to the programme is open to individuals who have a minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2.1), in a Level 8 Mechanical Engineering degree (or in a related discipline), from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors taken into account in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance, and the availability of places.
Additional Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Duration
1 year, full-time
Next start date
September 2025
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
30
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
This programme will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis
NFQ level
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
90
Award
CAO
Course code
MSC-MSME
Course Outline
This is a 90 ECTS course which features. 30 ECTS are allocated to a significant research component, the Research Thesis, which runs throughout the year. The remaining 60 ECTS is for taught modules. The taught modules includes 5 core modules listed below, which all students entering this program (25 ECTS):
- Advanced Mechanics of Materials
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Engineering Acoustics: Noise and Sustainable Development
- Finite Element Methods in Engineering – Theory and Practice
- Research Methods for Engineers
Recognising the multi-disciplinary nature and breadth of mechanical engineering as a domain, this course offers students flexibility to design their own educational journey and specialisation. As such, beyond the core modules above, students may choose 4 to 6 of the following advanced mechanical engineering modules (20 to 30 ECTS):
- Materials II
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Turbomachines & Advanced Fluid Dynamics
- Advanced Energy Systems Engineering
- Combustion Science & Engineering
- Sustainable Energy
- Advanced Finite Element Methods
- Non-Linear Elasticity* - OR - Partial Differential Equations*
- Biomechanics
- Advanced Computational Biomechanics
- Fundamentals of Python Programming
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications
- Digital Control Systems for Automation and Robotics* - OR - Power Systems*
- Embedded Machine Vision
Finally, students may choose 1-3 (5-15 ECTS) of the following industry focussed modules:
- Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
- Lean Systems
- Project Management
- Safety Engineering
- Physical Ergonomics
- Human Reliability
* The modules labelled with an asterisk alternate on a yearly basis. The final list of available options will be shared with all students.
Assessment for this course will consist of continuous assessment via coursework, written examinations, as well as the final thesis.
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Career Opportunities
Mechanical engineering industry (e.g., power generation, renewable energy, machine tool manufacture, equipment manufacture, transport and aerospace industry, general manufacturing industry, offshore oil and gas industry), biomedical engineering industry; engineering management; furthermore advanced research (e.g., PhD); software (engineering) development; engineering consultancy.
Who’s Suited to This Course
Learning Outcomes
Transferable Skills Employers Value
This course included the following industry focussed and transferable skills modules: Safety Engineering, Physical Ergonomics, Human Reliability Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Lean Systems, Research Methods for Engineers, and Project Management.
Work Placement
Study Abroad
Related Student Organisations
Course Fees
Fees: EU
€8,750 p.a. (€8,890 including levy) 2025/26
Fees: Tuition
€8,750 p.a. 2025/26
Fees: Student levy
€140 p.a. 2024/25
Fees: Non EU
€28,000 p.a. (€28,140 including levy) 2025/26
For 25/26 entrants, where the course duration is greater than 1 year, there is an inflationary increase approved of 3.4% per annum for continuing years fees.
Postgraduate students in receipt of a SUSI grant – please note an F4 grant is where SUSI will pay €4,000 towards your tuition (2025/26). You will be liable for the remainder of the total fee. A P1 grant is where SUSI will pay tuition up to a maximum of €6,270. SUSI will not cover the student levy of €140.
Note to non-EU students: learn about the 24-month Stayback Visa here.
