General Information
Engineers are concerned with developing economical
and safe solutions to practical problems, by applying
mathematics and scientific knowledge while considering
technical constraints.
By selecting this programme students may choose
stream 1 or 2 below during their first month on
campus. A final selection from within stream 1 occurs
at the end of year 1. A final selection from stream 2
occurs at the end of year 2.
Each stream allows student to choose a particular
branch of engineering after the fundamental subjects
required by all engineers are covered.The programme
leads to a level 8 honours degree award by
continuation to one of the following Bachelor of
Engineering (BE) programmes.
Stream 1
LM077 Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering
LM071 Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
LM074 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
LM073 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Aided Engineering and Design
Stream 2
LM069 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
LM070 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering
LM112 Bachelor of Engineering in Robotic Engineering
All of the programmes are accredited by Engineers
Ireland and are internationally recognised. Graduates
may become full members of the Institute and become
Chartered Engineers (Ceng) following the required
work experience. Graduates may pursue higher degrees
by research (M.Eng, PhD, etc), or through taught
postgraduate programmes (M.Eng, MBA, etc).
Course Structure
Stream 1
Part I, which comprises the first year of study, provides
the student with a foundation in the fundamental
engineering subjects and makes up for variations in the
background of individual students in the areas of
physics, chemistry and applied mathematics:
Subjects covered include: Mathematics and Computing,
Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Electrical
Science and Electronics,Thermodynamics and Fluid
Mechanics, Production Technology, Engineering
Professionalism and Communication Skills (Introduction
to Engineering 1 and 2). During the course of these
modules students will be informed and guided towards
their specialist choice of engineering programme.
Students will have defined their specialist choice of BE
programme by the end Year 1 and will then proceed
into the second year of their degree.
Stream 2
Part I, which comprises the first year of study, provides
the student with foundation material in: Software,
Electronics, Physics and Engineering Maths. Second year
will focus on more advanced digital systems and
computer software in addition to “The Engineer as a
Professional”, will be delivered in a different way to
other modules.This module will inform the students on
the role of the engineer in society, including the
professional and ethical issues. During the course of
this module students will be informed and guided
towards their specialist choice of engineering
programme. Students will have defined their specialist
choice of BE programme by the end of Year 2 and will
then proceed into the Cooperative Education phase of
their degree.
The following Stream 1 programmes can be viewed at
www.mae.ul.ie
LM077 Bachelor of Engineering in Aeronautical Engineering
LM071 Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering
LM074 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
LM073 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Aided Engineering and Design
The following Stream 2 programmes can be viewed at
www.ece.ul.ie
LM069 Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
LM070 Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering
LM112 Bachelor of Engineering in Robotic Engineering
For further details, log on to www.scieng.ul.ie
Entry Requirements
Applicants are required to hold at the time of enrolment the established Leaving Certificate (or an approved
equivalent) with at least Grade C3 in two Higher Level subjects and Grade D3 in four Ordinary or Higher Level
subjects (including Mathematics; Irish or another language; and English).
In addition, applicants are required to hold at least the following in the Leaving Certificate, or an approved equivalent:
Grade C3 in Higher level Mathematics and a grade D3 in a Higher, Common or Ordinary Level paper in any one of the
following: Physics, Chemistry, Physics with Chemistry, Engineering,Technology,Technical Drawing/Design &
Communication Graphics, Biology,Agricultural Science.
A Special Mathematics Examination will be offered at UL following the Leaving Certificate results for those students
who did not achieve the Mathematics requirement.
Career Prospects
Graduates of UL Engineering courses have successfully
developed careers in the following employment areas:
Aeronautical Engineering: Aircraft aerodynamic and
structural design and analysis,Aircraft Materials,Aircraft
financial services,Aircraft Maintenance and Operation,
Aircraft operations management,Aircraft performance
prediction
Biomedical Engineering: Medical Device Design,
Manufacture of Medical Devices. Design of New
Products including medical implants and surgical
instruments, Biomaterials Development.
Computer Aided Engineering and Design: Design
of products, components, assemblies and machines.
Design of production, manufacturing and assembly
Optimisation of existing designs and analysis of design
concepts. Education and CAD/CAM/CAE training.
Mechanical Engineering: Engineering component
design, Design and Control of Energy Utilisation
Equipment, Safety and Reliability,Automobile Design,
Materials Development, Mechanical Design in
Aerospace, Biomedical, ICT, Process, Pharmaceutical
and Manufacturing Industries Industrial fluid flow
predictions, Gas turbine design
Computer Engineering: Design and development of
computer networks; Software engineering; Mobile
communications; Computer systems design;
Telecommunications system design.
Electronic Engineering:Process Control and
Automation; Semiconductor Processing; Integrated
Circuit Design;Advanced Study and Research; Mobile
Communications; Healthcare and Medical Systems;
Robotic Engineering: Electronics, Pharmaceutical,
Food Processing,Auto-motive, Chemical Process,
Biomedical Devices, Manufacturing, Marine sector,
Avionics, Space, specialist automation companies.
