Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Letterkenny
This Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is a one year course to deepen your knowledge, skills and competence in core areas such as mechanical systems and design & analysis.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time add-on
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must have an Ordinary Degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering or an equivalent (level 7) qualification with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes.
Careers / Further progression
Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
• Master degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad.
• Under an articulation agreement with Edinburgh Napier University graduates of this course are eligible for entry to year 5 of the year integrated MEng Mechanical Engineering.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
• Aeronautical
• Automation
• Manufacturing
• Medical Devices
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
• General Manager
• Maintenance Technican/Engineer
• Process Engineer
• Product Designer
• Research Engineer
• Technical Sales Manager
Further information
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Is this course for me?
As a mechanical engineer you design, manufacture and maintain products systems and services that people use everyday; from phones to refrigerators and from planes to power generation. This Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is a one year course to deepen your knowledge, skills and competence in core areas such as mechanical systems and design & analysis.
This add-on course will introduce you to cutting edge engineering technologies such as virtual prototyping, reverse engineering, finite element analysis and sustainable energy systems & thermodynamics. There are also modules on professional development, innovation & business planning.
You will be able to apply engineering analysis, synthesis and evaluation to engineering problems, demonstrate and articulate a practical and theoretical knowledge of Mechanical Engineering through theory, practice, experimental, project and design work, plus demonstrate a high level of competence and ability in problem solving, analysis and decision making.
The course will equip you with a high level of competence and ability in technical report writing, record keeping, communication and managerial functions. You’ll also be capable of identifying and distinguishing design team responsibilities in relevant design and engineering projects.
Semester 7
• Mathematics 7
• Innovation, Technology and Business
• Mechanics 6
• Engineering Design and Analysis
• Thermodynamic & Renewable Energy 1
• Research Report
Semester 8
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Professional Practice
• Thermodynamic & Renewable Energy 2
• Project 2
• Mathematics 8
Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6406 / +353 (0)74 918 6410
Head of Department Dr Emmett Kerr
Email: emmett.kerr@atu.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6401