This programme provides a detailed knowledge of advanced methods in Mechanical Engineering including theoretical foundations, computational and experimental methods and engineering applications.
Programme Aims:
To equip graduates with a detailed knowledge of advanced methods in mechanical engineering, including theoretical foundations, computational and experimental methods and engineering applications.
To meet industrial need for graduates with the above qualities at a Master's level.
To increase awareness of the opportunities offered by current research in Mechanical Engineering and its application to current practice.
To fulfil the Engineers Ireland requirements for a Master's degree in an engineering discipline as a minimum educational standard for Chartered Engineer status.
To enhance graduates' existing educational base and employment prospects.
CONTACT
Applicants who wish to discuss detailed elements of the programme may contact the Course Director: Dr. Jeff Punch School of Engineering Email: jeff.punch@ul.ie
Graduate Profile
Prof Noel O'Dowd Mechanical engineering MSc
Prospective careers for graduates are very broad including the energy, biomedical, aerospace, manufacturing, construction and chemical industries.
Programme Content
The programme spans a single academic year (three semesters) and requires full time attendance on campus. The programme outline is provided below. For the first two semesters students will study a mandatory set of core subjects and a suite of optional advanced subjects (electives). Students will engage in a single research project over all three semesters with submission of a research project (thesis) at the end of semester 3. Students will also be provided with training in technical communications and project planning.
Research in the School covers a wide range of topics - the School has strong links with two leading research institutes: the Materials and Surface Science Institute and the Stokes Institute. The School also houses research centres in Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Microfluidics, Composite Materials and Computational Fluid Dynamics and Solid Mechanics. Further details of research fields in the School are available at the School web page, www.ul.ie/mae.
To graduate from the programme a student must accumulate 90 credits, comprising 45 credits of taught modules and 45 credits of research work, as outlined in the Table. Credit may be given for prior learning, with the agreement of the Course Director.
Autumn
Spring
Summer
Research Project (3 credits)
Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers (3 credits).
Fundamentals of Continuum Mechanics (6 credits)
Three Specialist Electives (each 6 credits) to be chosen from:-
Non-linear Finite Element Analysis
Composite Materials
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Advanced Mechanics of Solids
Fuels & Energy Conversion
Scientific Computation
Research Project (12 credits)
Project Planning & Control
Two Specialist Electives (each 6 credits) to be chosen from:-
Renewable Energy Technologies
Fracture Mechanics
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
Engineering Mechanics of Plastics and Composites
Boundary Layer Theory
Microfludics
Research Project (30 credits)
Content of modules can be found by using the search option on the book of modules.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2:2 undergraduate degree (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related field. For international students, the entry equivalent will be accepted as determined by the Course Director in consultation with UL Graduate School Admissions. Where applicants are non-native English language speakers, certified achievement in TOEFL or IELTS Standard English Language Competency Test will be required. An interview may be part of the admission process.
Those with degrees from programmes not accredited by Engineers Ireland will be reviewed on an individual basis.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
English language qualification(s) (if English is not your first language)
A copy of your birth certificate (long document)
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of either prior successful completion of a degree qualification taught through the medium of English or meet one of the criteria below (no longer than two years prior to application):
Acceptable English Language qualifications include the following:
Matriculation examinations from European countries where English is presented as a subject and an acceptable level is achieved
Irish Leaving Certificate English –Ordinary Level Grade D or above
TOEFL – 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
IELTS – Minimum score of 6.5 with no less than 6 in any one component.
English Test for English and Academic Purposes (ETAPP) – Grade C1
GCE ‘O’ level English Language/GCSE English Language – Grade C or above
University of Cambridge ESOL –Certificate of Proficiency in English - Grade C / Certificate in Advanced English - Grade A
GCE Examination Boards – Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations – Grade C / Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate – School Certificate Pass 1-6 / University of London Entrance and School Examinations Council – School Certificate Pass 1-6
Results in examinations other than those listed above may also be accepted as meeting our English language requirements. Contact the International Education Division for advice.
