Course Details

Course Code(s):
MSMEENTFAD
Available:
Full-Time
Intake:
Autumn/Fall
Course Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 Year, Full-Time
Award:
Masters (MSc)
Qualification:
NFQ Level 9 Major Award
Faculty: Science and Engineering
Course Type: Taught
Fees: For Information on Fees, see section below.

Contact(s):

Name: Prof Noel.O'Dowd
Email: Noel.ODowd@ul.ie
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Brief Description

This programme is designed to provide you with detailed knowledge of advanced methods in Mechanical Engineering encompassing theoretical foundations, computational and experimental methods, and engineering applications. In addition to a comprehensive choice of elective options, the programme features an individual project that allows you to tackle a research topic that you select from a wide range of themes. As a graduate of this programme, you will be highly sought-after by major Irish and multinational companies across a wide range of sectors – energy, biomedical, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, construction, chemicals and pharmaceuticals. In addition, the course will provide you with the required educational standard to apply for Chartered Engineer status, fulfilling the requirements of Engineers Ireland for this internationally-recognised professional title.

The M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering will provide you with training in advanced topics in Mechanical Engineering. The programme has been tailored to meet the needs of the mechanical engineering sector, which requires graduates with high-level skills in design, analysis and testing. In addition, the course fulfils the requirements of Engineers Ireland for a Master’s degree in an engineering discipline as the minimum educational standard for Chartered Engineer status. Graduates of the programme are highly sought-after by major Irish and multinational companies across a wide range of sectors – energy, biomedical, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, construction, chemicals and pharmaceuticals

This programme provides detailed knowledge of advanced methods in Mechanical Engineering including theoretical foundations, computational and experimental methods, and engineering applications.

The programme spans a single academic year (three semesters) and requires full-time attendance on campus. The programme outline is provided below.  For the first two semesters, students will study a mandatory set of core subjects and a suite of optional advanced subjects (electives). Students will engage in a single research project over all three semesters with the submission of a research project (thesis) at the end of semester 3. Students will also be provided with training in technical communications and project planning.

Research in the School covers a wide range of topics -the School has strong links with the Bernal Institute which is a leading research institute. The School also houses research centres in Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Biofuels, Composite Materials and Computational Fluid and Solid Mechanics. Further details of research fields in the school are available at the following web page, www.ul.ie/scieng/schools-and-departments

To graduate from the programme, a student must accumulate 90 credits, comprising 51 credits of taught modules and 39 credits of research work, as outlined in the table below. Credit may be given for prior learning, in agreement with the Course Director.

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  • Research Project (3 credits)
  • Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers (3 credits)

Four Specialist Electives (each 6 credits) to be chosen from:-

  • Finite Element Analysis
  • Advanced Mechanics of Solids
  • Aerospace Metallic Materials
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Wind Ocean Hydro
  • Boundary-Layer Theory
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Scientific Computing
  • Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics 
  • Microfluidics
  • Research Project (6 credits)
  • Project Planning & Control (6 credits)

Three Specialist Electives (each 6 credits) to be chosen from:-

  • Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Engineering Mechanics of Plastics and Composites
  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Fracture Mechanics
  • Fuels and Energy Conversion
  • Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis
  • Engineering Alloys
  • Plasticity of Conventional and 3D Printed Metals
  •  Research Project (30 credits)

 

*An Elective module may not run if there are insufficient numbers. Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.

The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2:2 undergraduate degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field). For international students, the entry equivalent will be accepted as determined by the Course Director in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Applicants are expected to have a good understanding of the fields of engineering dynamics, solid and fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and mechanics of materials. Where applicants are non-native English language speakers, certified achievement in TOEFL or IELTS Standard English Language Competency Test will be required. An interview (on Microsoft Teams) may be part of the admission process.

Those with degrees from programmes not accredited by Engineers Ireland will be reviewed on an individual basis.

WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  • Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
  • A copy of your birth certificate or passport
  • If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
  • If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
  • English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts AND
  • English language competency certificate
  • Please click here for Further Information on English Language Requirements

EU - €7,900

Non-EU - €20,100

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

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Holly Powell, B.Eng. (Mech.), Masters in Mechanical Engineering: “The Masters in Mechanical Engineering allowed me to develop a well-rounded skillset which meant that I could choose from a wide range of great opportunities when I graduated. It built on the analytical and technical skills which I had learned in my undergraduate degree, and gave me the opportunity to take my performance as an engineer to the next level. Without it, I wouldn’t have had the chance to work my dream job at the forefront of the photolithography industry, where I have almost unlimited opportunities to travel and take on exciting technical challenges.”

 

 

Prospective careers for graduates are very broad including the energy, biomedical, manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, construction and pharmaceutical/chemical industries.