Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class Award
Awards
MEng
Programme Code CR_EMECE_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, Partially Online No. of Semesters 10
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 300
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2024
Department MECHANICAL, BIOMEDICAL & MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Field of Study 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A wide and systematic knowledge of scientific principles and the design process in Mechanical Engineering; an understanding of the key parameters and the technical, economic, environmental and social issues pertaining to Mechanical Engineering.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind A critical awareness of current issues in Mechanical Engineering, a knowledge of the latest mathematical, scientific and ICT techniques and their limitations in their practical application to ill defined complex problems of Mechanical Engineering
PO3 Skill - Range Mastery of a range of specialised research and design tools and methods of investigation and analysis in the field of Mechanical Engineering; the ability to use engineering principles to design and develop new solutions to complex Mechanical Engineering problems
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to select appropriate advanced skills and use new methods required for novel situations and the ability to develop, to a high level, new skills in emerging techniques as required in Mechanical Engineering design and analysis; the ability to undertake analysis of a design and justify decisions throughout a particular design process
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to act at a variety of professional levels, particularly in the initiation, development and promotion of design solutions in Mechanical Engineering; the ability to identify potential projects and opportunities, conduct appropriate research and undertake the design and development of solutions to ill-defined and complex engineering problems.
PO6 Competence - Role The technical competence necessary to take significant responsibility for the work of individuals and groups, lead and initiate activity in Mechanical Engineering.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to evaluate their own learning, identify knowledge gaps, and take responsibility for the pursuit of academic professional development pathways.
PO8 Competence - Insight An awareness of the impacts of Mechanical Engineering on society and the ability to critically evaluate the technical, economic, environmental and social implications of Mechanical Engineering solutions.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH6003 CAD with Design NIALL MORRIS 3 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MATH6005 Engineering Maths 101 AINE NI SHE 5 5
MECH6009 Engineering Mechanics DES WALSH 4 5
PHYS6003 Engineering Physics 1 Donagh OMahony 3 5
MECH6006 Engineering Workshop Practice NIALL MORRIS 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH6004 CAD & Mechanical Design NIALL MORRIS 4 5
CHEM6001 Engineering Chemistry Donagh OMahony 5 5
MATH6006 Engineering Maths 102 AINE NI SHE 5 5
MECH6010 Introductory ThermoFluids NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH6012 Material Science & Engineering NIALL MORRIS 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MATH6031 Engineering Computing 1 AINE NI SHE 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH7004 Electrical Engineering 1 NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MATH7006 Engineering Mathematics 211 AINE NI SHE 5 5
MECH7011 Mechanical Materials (2D) NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MATH7015 Numerical Methods 1 AINE NI SHE 3 5
MECH7017 Thermodynamics (Laws & Cycles) NIALL MORRIS 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MECH7007 Manufacturing Technology NIALL MORRIS 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH7005 Electrical Engineering 2 NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH7026 Engineering Dynamics 1 NIALL MORRIS 1 5
MATH7005 Engineering Maths Methods AINE NI SHE 4 5
MECH7006 Fluid Mechanics NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH7018 Mechanical Eng Design NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MATH7016 Numerical Methods II AINE NI SHE 4 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH8031 Engineering Dynamics 2 NIALL MORRIS 1 5
MECH8009 IPD Laboratories 1 NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH8004 Mechanical Eng. Design NIALL MORRIS 4 5
MECH8012 Mechanical Materials (3D) NIALL MORRIS 4 5
STAT8005 Statistics for Engineering AINE NI SHE 3 5
MECH8023 System Dynamics & Control Eng NIALL MORRIS 4 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC8020 Extended Work Placement NIALL MORRIS 1 25
MECH8010 IPD Laboratories 2 NIALL MORRIS 4 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH9001 Computational Solid Modelling MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
MECH8005 Engineering Management NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH8008 Heat Transfer NIALL MORRIS 3 5
STAT8002 Mathematics for Engineers AINE NI SHE 2 5
MECH8014 Mechatronics System Design NIALL MORRIS 5 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MANU8001 Advanced Materials & Processes NIALL MORRIS 3 5
INTR8011 Instrumentation for Sensors JOSEPH CONNELL 3 5
MANU8004 Manufacturing Systems NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH8030 Metrology Systems NIALL MORRIS 1 5
MANU8007 Quality Engineering NIALL MORRIS 2 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH8001 Control Eng. and Automation NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH8002 Elasticity and Stress Analysis NIALL MORRIS 3 5
MECH8007 Fluid Dynamics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH8011 Machine Dynamics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MANU8004 Manufacturing Systems NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH9005 Research Skills and Question NIALL MORRIS 2 5
 

Year 5 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH9002 Computational Fluid Dynamics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
CHEP9003 Industrial Heat and Power NIALL MORRIS 1 5
MECH9003 Integrated Design & Mfc MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
MANU9003 Modelling of Manu. Processes MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
MECH9006 Research Methodology NIALL MORRIS 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH9008 Advanced Automation with PLCs NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MECH9004 Control System Design MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
MECH9009 Integrated Adv. Mechatronics NIALL MORRIS 1 5

Year 5 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR9004 Project Realisation BERNARD O CALLAGHAN 2 30