Course Title: Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
This course is designed to provide mechanical engineering graduates, and graduates from closely-related engineering disciplines, with specialised skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering.
The course consists of 12 taught modules and a Research Project module. The course focuses on numerical simulation techniques for structural and fluid-flow analyses, renewable and sustainable energy technologies, and biomechanics while also offering modules on innovation and entrepreneurship.
The programme award is a Master of Engineering (ME) Degree, with an option to exit the course with a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip). Graduates of the course will be ideally suited to engage in advanced mechanical engineering research, analysis, and design.
Professional Accreditation
The ME in Mechanical Engineering course is accredited by Engineers Ireland as satisfying the educational standard for the title Chartered Engineer.
For acceptance onto the course an applicant must hold one of the following:
- An honours bachelor degree, with a minimum attainment of second class honours grade 2, in mechanical engineering or a closely-related engineering discipline (e.g., manufacturing, chemical, energy etc.)
- Any qualification(s) deemed by the TU Dublin as being equivalent to No. 1 above, when taken in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate courses, satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the course of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific courses.
The course consists of 12 taught modules each worth five “European Credit Transfer System” (ECTS) credits and a Research Project module worth 30 ECTS credits, giving the programme a total ECTS credits value of 90. The course modules are listed below:
|
Module Title |
Module Code |
ECTS Credits |
|
Entrepreneurship for Engineers |
ENTR1950 |
5 |
|
Innovation and Knowledge Management |
MECH9002 |
5 |
|
Research Methods |
MECH9003 |
5 |
|
Statistical Analysis for Engineers |
STAT1950 |
5 |
|
Lean Operations & Continuous Improvement Systems |
MECH9019 |
5 |
|
Finite Element Analysis |
MECH9011 |
5 |
|
Multibody Dynamics |
MECH9000 |
5 |
|
Computational Fluid Dynamics |
MECH9013 |
5 |
|
Heat and Mass Transfer |
MECH9014 |
5 |
|
Advanced Energy Engineering Economics |
MECH9015 |
5 |
|
Renewable Energy Engineering |
MECH9016 |
5 |
|
Biomechanics |
MECH9017 |
5 |
|
Research Project |
MECH9018 |
30 |
Part-time students typically complete the 12 taught modules and the Research Project module over two years. The student decides what modules he/she will complete each semester and year. The Research Project module cannot, however, be completed in the first year of study. Current part-time students are typically taking four taught modules in each of semesters 1 and 2 of year 1, and two taught modules in each of semesters 1 and 2 of year 2, and the Research Project module in year 2.
The Research Project module is completed over 12 months, from September to September.
Applications will open in February 2025.
Non-EU Students
Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.
Continuing Professional Development
Most modules on this programme can be undertaken individually as CPD courses. A CPD certificate for 5 ECTS credits at level 9 of the National Framework of Qualifications can be obtained for successful completion of a module. Please contact the programme coordinator for further details.