Engineering - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Mature applicants are those aged 23 years, or above, on 1 January in the year of entry. All candidates (presenting with EU/Non EU qualifications) applying on the grounds of mature years should apply ONLY through the CAO by 1 February.

For many DCU courses, mature application assessment is based on the CAO application and in some instances, an assessment and/or interview. ‘Other’ experience, apart from performance in examinations, may be taken into consideration - this may be work experience, further studies, or other such experience deemed to be relevant to the application. Interviews will take place in April either in person or remotely.

For more information, please contact the Mature Student Officer, orla.stafford@dcu.ie or dcu.ie/mature-students
For general and admission enquiries, please visit dcu.ie/registry/ug-admissions

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Entry 2024

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Why DCU?
− You will be equipped with the skills to create innovative solutions for various industries’ manufacturing needs

− DCU is home to world-class engineering academics, and state-of-the-art lecture theatres, workshops and labs

− The Faculty of Engineering and Computing educates a diverse student community, has strong industry links and a range of exciting scholarship opportunities

− 6 month paid work placement (INTRA) in Year 3

− Option to complete an additional year of study and graduate in Year 5 with a Masters of Engineering degree

− Internationally recognised qualification which enables graduates to work as professional engineers in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the USA

About You
Can you imagine designing and building a better electric vehicle, jet engine or wind turbine? Maybe you have figured out a way to improve inhalers or door handles. Do you have a natural ability in mathematics, which is the universal language of engineering? If you are fascinated by how things work and are made, enjoy getting caught up in the details, and thrive as part of a team, choose Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Understanding: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering go hand in hand, but each is quite distinct. Mechanical engineering is about the efficient use of energy for the design and function of all types of mechanisms. Mechanical Engineers design everything from door locks to space shuttles. If it moves, you will find mechanical engineering at the heart of its design. There are countless growth sectors for engineers in this area. Manufacturing Engineering, on the other hand, focuses on the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and systems.

As a mechanical and manufacturing engineer, you might develop advanced materials for hypersonic space travel, design automatic control systems, or work with medical professionals to investigate the human body and design instruments for medicine. You might work for a leading automotive company, optimising designs and assembly line processes. Or you might work with a leading healthcare provider to create assistive robots that have the potential to provide support for a range of care-related tasks such as physical and social assistance.

Our students take things apart, figure out how they work and how to fix or improve them, then put them back together again. You will use 3D printers and other advanced tools in DCU’s state-of-the-art labs, while also absorbing engineering theory. You will also gain extensive skills and knowledge in engineering mechanics, computer simulation and analysis, design and manufacture, and project management.

With the 2 disciplines of mechanical and manufacturing engineering, this degree offers an impressive background in engineering, which opens the door to many exciting career opportunities. It enables you to apply the most sophisticated computer tools to meet the traditional challenges of mechanical and manufacturing engineering.

Course Structure
The 4 year BEng degree has 4 academic themes, with each theme addressing a particular aspect of mechanical and manufacturing engineering. These themes are:
− Fundamental Skills - Mathematics, Computing, Data Analytics, Simulation

− Engineering Mechanics - Machines, Materials, Thermofluids, Dynamics and Control

− Design and Manufacture - Product Design, Manufacturing Processes and Systems, Lean and Six Sigma

− Professional - Project Management, Professional Development, Work Placement, Ethics

An average mark over 50% in Years 1 and 2 gives you the option to transfer to the integrated 5 year Masters. The extra modules in Year 5 allows you a choice to graduate with a Major in Simulation Driven Design or in Sustainable Systems and Energy. Students graduating from the integrated MEng Degree will simultaneously receive their BEng Degree. The course places a strong emphasis on both academic performances in examinations and continuous assessment throughout the 5 years.

INTRA
In Year 3, you will undertake a paid work placement (INTRA) for 6-10 months (10 months for integrated MEng students). This is usually with a business in Ireland but there are also opportunities to work abroad. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/intra

Internship: Yes.

What Will I Study?
Year 1
Engineering Sciences | Engineering Mathematics and Computation | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | Project and Technical Drawing | Materials Engineering | Introduction to Electronics | Fundamentals of Professional Development | Numerical Problem Solving | Basic Sciences for Engineering | Software Development for Engineers | Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2

Year 2
Design and Solid Modelling | Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics | Thermofluid Mechanics | Thermodynamics: Energy | Manufacturing Processes | Mechanics of Materials 1 and 2 | Engineering Computation | Engineering Mathematics 3 and 4

Year 3
(Option to choose 5 year MEng subject to achieving H2.2 or higher in Years 1 and 2) Measurement and Signal Processing | Product Design | Mechanics of Machines | Data Analytics for Engineers | Product Development and Regulatory Compliance | Project and Quality Management | Fundamentals of Control | Lean and 6 Sigma Manufacturing | INTRA (part 1)

Year 4 (BEng)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Project | Finite Element Design Analysis | Heat and Mass Transfer | Mechanical Engineering System Simulation | Manufacturing Automation | Advanced Engineering Materials and Manufacturing Processes | Robotics | Operations Research Methods

Year 4 (MEng)
INTRA (part 2) | Project Planning and Research | Mechanical Engineering System Simulation | Entrepreneurship for Engineers | Operation Research Methods | Design for Assembly

Year 5 (MEng)
Core Modules: Research Practice and Methodology | Manufacturing Systems Simulation

MEng Project in Simulation Driven Design: Finite Element Design Analysis | Heat and Mass Transfer | Computational Thermo-Fluid Dynamics | Advanced FEA or Turbomachinery | MEng Project in Sustainable Systems and Energy | Energy Systems Decarbonisation | Energy Auditing and Energy Management | Whole Life Cycle Analysis | Advanced Sustainable Energy Systems

Look online for Year 5 modules: dcu.ie/DC195

Contact Details
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