BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
Key Points
- Permission to work while studying
- Post-Graduation Work Permit for 12 months
- Work placements the third year of the program
- Start dates: September
- Duration: 4 years
- Level 8 qualification
- Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Daytime
- Tuition Fee: From 9,950 €
- Scholarships available
Mechanical Engineering offers an exciting and rewarding career that allows the practitioner to continue learning and developing throughout their careers. This program aims to provide graduates with the skills and competencies that will allow them to contribute to the local, national and international industry. DkIT mechanical engineering graduates have an established track record of high-level professional achievement in managerial and technical engineering roles.
All industrial sectors require Mechanical Engineering. Graduates must be adaptable and familiar with cutting edge technology. Additionally, graduates must show initiative, communicate with clients, and demonstrate creative problem-solving traits that are in high demand in the job market. Careers include product design, aerospace, energy, transportation, renewable systems, pharmaceuticals, food processing, the agricultural machinery sector, and research.
Mechanical engineers are in high demand from local and national industry for their wide variety of technical skills and versatility. The program includes a job placement in the third year to allow you to immerse yourself in an industrial environment before graduation.
Program structure
Semester 1:
- Computing for Engineering
- Engineering science
- Material science
- Engineering Math 1
- Static
- Engineering Professional Practice
Semester 2:
- CAD engineering
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Engineering Math 2
- Dynamic
- Engineering Professional Practice
Semester 1:
- Electric automation technology
- Materials technology 1
- Fluid mechanics
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Mechanics 2
- Mathematics 3
Semester 2:
- Sustainable manufacturing
- Mechanical automation technology
- Thermodynamics
- Mathematics 4
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Mechanics 2
Semester 1:
- Engineering Management
- Renewable energy
- Design project
- Mechanics 3
- Automation and control
- Math 5
Semester 2:
- Thermofluids
- Materials technology 2
- Mechanic job placement
- Mechanics 3
- Math 6
Semester 1:
- Mechanical design
- Programming and numerical methods
- Advanced manufacturing engineering
- Energy management and heat transfer
- Final project of the year
- Entrepreneurship and innovation for sustainability
Semester 2:
- Materials and resources
- Advanced fluid mechanics
- Innovation Management
- Quality control and reliability modeling
- Energy management and heat transfer
- Final project of the year
Business placement
Placement is an important feature of the program, which takes place in the third year. The exact duration and nature of the placement depend on the specialization chosen. Placement is supervised by DkIT teachers to support the student and ensure that the learning experience is relevant to the Learning Outcomes of the program.
Career options
Demand for our graduates in a wide range of engineering industries has been strong and many have job openings from local and national companies shortly after taking their final exams, including:
- Combilift Ltd
- Intel
- Hiab MOFFETT Truck Mounted Forklifts
- OpenHydro
- MultiHog
- Atkins Global
- Local authorities (district and county councils)
- Arups
- Suretank Ltd.
- Glen dimplex
- Kingspan Group
- Xtratherm
- BAM Civils
- Sisk
- John Paul Construction
Progress options
This course provides the foundation for transfer paths to honors degree courses at other Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland and abroad.
Note: Students who have successfully completed the first two years of this course and wish to leave after two years can receive a Level 6 Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Systems.
Admission requirements
- Applicants will require a baccalaureate degree officially translated into English
- IELTS 6.0 or higher (or its internationally recognized equivalent)
Who should apply
- Students strong in analytical subjects such as mathematics, physics, and applied mathematics.
- Students interested in practical subjects such as DCG, Construction Studies, and Engineering / Technology.
- Students who are organized in their approach to tasks enjoy creative problem solving and teamwork.
- Students with interests / hobbies related to technology, invention, and construction / repair.
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