Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Close up of lathe for Mechanical and Automation Engineering course
Close up of lathe for Mechanical and Automation Engineering course
Type of Programme
Full-time
Number of Places
30
Duration
4 Years
Course Code
MT 834
Entry Requirements
Portfolio required + CAO Points (848 CAO points and portfolio combined in 2023). See the minimum entry requirements for CAO listed below.
Application Deadline
See CAO for details
Location(s)
MTU Kerry North Campus, MTU Kerry South Campus, Kerry
Course NFQ Level
Level 8

Dr Fiona Boyle

T: +353 (0)66 714 5695

Email: (email)

Overview

The REEdI (Rethinking Engineering Education in Ireland) BEng (Honours) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is a blended degree that brings in the best of manufacturing and mechanical engineering, culminating in flexible and adaptable engineers to meet industry needs. The REEdI student engineer will learn about the design and development of processes whilst also gaining an equally strong knowledge of the design, development and operation of products and equipment.

Students will learn “just-in-time” not “just-in-case”. The course will be delivered using cutting edge technologies such as augmented and virtual reality. In addition, students get to learn from top lecturers in the field, study and work with emerging technologies, work with world-class companies, learning using a blended approach, through classroom-based, as well as hands-on experience. The goal of the REEdI programme is to turn curious, creative, innovative and adaptable people into the engineers of the future.

 

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

  • Demonstrate technical, soft skill and transversal skill competencies work effectively and professionally as an individual or within multidisciplinary teams
  • Apply acquired skills and knowledge required to solve problems and collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs)
  • Research and develop potential solutions to problems
  • Interpret engineering drawings, SI units, specifications, engineering standards, regulatory requirements
  • Demonstrate implementation of principles and application of the concepts involved in operational excellence and lean 6-sigma
  • Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of digital / immersive technology and identify opportunities to utilise these effectively in industry
  • Recognise good leadership attributes and look for continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities to develop these
  • Demonstrate awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the importance of the engineer’s role in society

Formal work placement (2 years) is an integral element of the course and takes place in years three and four. MTU will secure work placement for students, working with industry partners to ensure specific projects are ready for students to prepare for prior to going on placement which they will then work on whilst on placement.

 

What will I study?

First year at a glance

  • Engineering Technology: introduces the fundamentals of engineering tools and equipment
  • Design Engineering: design methodology and basic draughting skills
  • Mechanical Engineering: basic principles and the analysis of static and dynamic systems in engineering
  • Mathematical Methods for Engineers: basic principles of mathematics and their application in solving engineering problems
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1: Basics of electronic circuits, electronic components, AC/DC circuit analysis, digital circuits
  • Automation Engineering: basic principles of instrumentation and control and their applications in engineering
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Science: basic principles of physics, a range of materials, their properties, processing techniques
  • Engineering Challenge 1: Reinventing The Wheel – group project challenge which provides an opportunity for research and encourages creativity
  • Engineering Challenge 2: group project simulating the introduction and automation of a manufacturing line (Semester 2)
  • Quality Engineering: quality management, quality control, basic and advanced QA, risk management
  • Production Engineering: product and process lifecycle, production cell design, work measurement, production performance, production control

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Entry 2024

For admission to a programme, standard applicants must

  • score the necessary CAO points and
  • meet the minimum entry requirements

Leaving Certificate in six subjects i.e. H5 in two subjects and O6/H7 in four other subjects. The six subjects must include Mathematics and either English or Irish grade O6/H7.

Note: Applications will be assessed based on a combination of Leaving Certificate points and points awarded for a portfolio. The portfolio is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their suitability for engaging in a dynamic, creative and engaging REEdI Engineering Programme.

Rolling Deadline for Portfolio Submission

Submit Portfolio

Further information on how to submit a portfolio in our FAQ section at the end of this page.

For Non-EU International Entry Requirements please visit https://www.mtu.ie/international/non-eu/.

Career options

Employment Opportunities

Graduates will be in prime position to take up engineering roles across the following sectors: automotive, general manufacturing, agritech, climatech, foodtech, medtech, pharma and electronic manufacturing.

The roles are varied and can include

mechanical engineers; product engineers; design engineer; r&d engineer; polymer engineer; process engineer; production support engineer; facilities engineer; plant engineer; maintenance engineer; calibration engineer; project engineer; sales engineer; validation engineer; biomedical engineer; quality engineer; manufacturing engineer

Progression

Further Studies

Suitably qualified Level 8 honours graduates are eligible to progress to taught master programmes or to research at either master or PhD level.

REEdi Testimonial

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Question Time

We are looking for evidence of your suitability to undertake a REEdI engineering degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering.

 

We need to see that you are an innovative, creative, problem solver that is self-directed and self-motivated. There is no standard digital portfolio but the following guidelines apply. We will accept the following for the portfolio – projects undertaken as part of:

  • Leaving Certificate Engineering/Design and Communication Graphics/Technology/Construction Studies/Computer Science
  • SciFest
  • BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibitions
  • Other (e.g. mature students – projects within their industry/work experience, F1 in Schools projects, etc)

Please contact us at reedi@mtu.ie to discuss other portfolio/options available.

REEdI welcomes applications from persons who will be 23 years of age and over on the 1st of January of the proposed year of entry and who wish to be admitted as a mature student onto the REEdI Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering- MT834. Mature applicants should apply to the CAO before 5pm, 1st February. Each mature applicant is considered on an individual basis, usually by the information supplied on their CAO application form. Mature applicants are not required to meet either the minimum academic (matriculation) requirements or the competitive academic entry level (Leaving Certificate points).

However, they will be required to present a portfolio or attend an alternative assessment (e.g., aptitude test or written assessment and/or interview). These are normally held in May each year for programmes where these are required. Again, this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. For more information please visit: https://www.mtu.ie/mature-students/

Yes, you can use your design communication graphics project for your portfolio. However, please complete the REEdI Template portfolio document available on our website https://reedi.ie/reedi-programme/reedi-portfolio-information/, as we are not looking for projects to be sent directly to us- we are looking to assess how you address the questions we ask and how you provide and communicate the evidence within the REEdI Template portfolio. You may take a video of you showcasing your project and include this as part of your submission. However, please keep this short. We would recommend no more than 1 minute.

Yes, you can use your woodwork construction project. You do not need to arrange to send this into us. You can use the option of making a short video to describe and showcase your project and include this in the submission of the REEdI Portfolio template available on our website https://reedi.ie/reedi-programme/reedi-portfolio-information/.

We would recommend that videos are kept short- no more than 1 minute.

We would recommend that videos are kept short- no more than 1 minute. This is an opportunity for you to showcase an element of your project to the REEdI team assessing your portfolio submission.

We are not stipulating Honours Maths as an entry requirement. The REEdI model ensures a support system for students entering the programme to ensure they are at the required standard at the end of year 1. This includes additional contact hours for those that require it, peer mentoring, additional tutorials and access to online asynchronous engaging content that you can access and assess yourself as many times as you like.

Applicants must apply through the CAO. The best score for each applicant is calculated and the results are forwarded to the CAO in July of each year. You can calculate your score using the free online points calculator at www.careersportal.ie/qqi/ which is based on the following scoring system:

Each level 5 and level 6 component are scored:

  • 25 for a Distinction
  • 16 for a Merit
  • 08 for a Pass

This number is then multiplied by the individual component credit value to a maximum of 120 credits (a total of 390 points).

It may be easiest to multiply the individual component credit value by 3 for Distinction, 2 for Merit, and 1 for Pass, multiplying by 13 and dividing by 12.

Applicants who completed their QQI award in a year previous to the year of application should attach their statement of results to their CAO form.

For further information and details of specific QQI-FET awards required please refer to the QQI-FET entry requirement listing on the CAO website www.cao.ie/qqi 

For further information please visit: https://www.mtu.ie/admissions/how-to-apply/qqi-fet/

Please contact us at reedikerry@mtu.ie for more information.

You can also contact the REEdI Head of Department, Dr Fiona Boyle at fiona.boyle@mtu.ie

Also, please keep an eye on our websites:

www.reedi.ie

https://www.mtu.ie/courses/mt834/

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