Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
MEng
Programme Code CR_EMENG_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Partially Online No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 90
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2025
Department MECHANICAL, BIOMEDICAL & MANUFACTURING 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 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

Year 1 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Two electives to be chosen
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH9001 Computational Solid Modelling MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
CHEP9003 Industrial Heat and Power NIALL MORRIS 1 5
MECH9003 Integrated Design & Mfc MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
MANU9002 Lean Sigma - Advanced Stats NIALL MORRIS 1 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
STAT8011 Regression Analysis David Goulding 2 5
INTR9006 Engineering Research Skills DES WALSH 2 5
STAT9007 Industrial Data Analysis David Goulding 1 10
STAT8004 Stats & Experimental Design David Goulding 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MGMT8017 Strategic Business Management CAROLINE O REILLY 7 5
INTR9005 Sustainability in Engineering DES WALSH 4 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective from GE1 and one additional elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH9002 Computational Fluid Dynamics NIALL MORRIS 2 5
MANU9003 Modelling of Manu. Processes MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
INTR9016 Research Project Preparation NIALL MORRIS 1 10
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH8028 Advanced PLC Programming NIALL MORRIS 2 5
CHEP8004 Automatic Process Control Michael J. O Mahony 5 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MECH9004 Control System Design MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
INTR9007 Eng. Project Management DES WALSH 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MGMT9003 Managing Innovation CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

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