Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Graduates in Mechanical engineering combine the basic knowledge of physical sciences and engineering education with experience and expertise to invent, design and manufacture, run and maintain mechanical systems equipment and tools in all branches of industry including in:

• Product Design
• Machine Design
• Agriculture & Food Industry
• Energy Generation; General Manufacturing
• Planning & Management
• Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals

Engineering ingenuity to create innovative products that combine different technologies is one of the prominent strengths of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineers are adaptable, through knowledge of fundamental principles of science and engineering reinforced with transferable problem-solving skills. The graduate’s ability to integrate quickly within the workplace is key to their career development.

This course will equip graduates to show initiative, participate actively in teams, manage, organise and communicate effectively. In addition, graduates will have a strong sense of ethics and awareness of the social impact of their actions. The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering course at Dundalk Institute of Technology aims to provide a stimulating environment in which the students’ interest in mechanical engineering is fostered by modern and flexible teaching and learning strategy.

The External placement module in Year 2 – Semester Two aims to allow students to develop professional skills through an applied experience in various phases of engineering.

 Mathematics at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ English (or Irish) at GCSE (Grade A* - C or better)
→ One subject at:

• 'A Level’ (Grade A* - E or better)
• OR Applied A-Level (Grade A* - E)
• OR BTEC National Level 3 (National Award, Subsidiary Diploma, Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma, Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).
• OR OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 (Introductory Diploma, Extended Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Foundation Diploma, 90-Credit Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma) (Pass, Merit or Distinction).

You need to complete 166 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-engineering/electronic-and-mechanical-engineering/beng-in-mechanical-engineering.html

Graduates in Mechanical engineering combine the basic knowledge of physical sciences and engineering education with experience and expertise to invent, design and manufacture, run and maintain mechanical systems equipment and tools in all branches of industry including in: Product Design, Machine Design, Agriculture & Food Industry, Energy Generation, General Manufacturing Planning & Management, Medical Devices & Pharmaceuticals.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Mechanical Engineer