Bachelor of Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Why take this course?
Mechanical engineering is about putting ideas into action. It is about inventing, designing, developing, manufacturing and maintaining products, equipment and machinery of all kinds. Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of materials, mechanisms, power, energy and manufacturing technology to produce specifications for their designs and to see those designs become a reality.
This programme provides students with a detailed understanding of the fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering. Students will develop their attitudes, skills and knowledge working along side experienced lecturers. The course of study utilises our strong industrial links, whereby our students get to experience the industry that they will be working in, through industrial visits and teaching and learning that is grounded in contemporary industrial best practice.
What will I experience?
Whilst studying on this programme student will:
- visit some of our industrial partners to experience the role of a mechanical engineer,
- complete a detailed engineering project working as a member of a team,
- operate high-end technical engineering equipment in our cutting edge engineering laboratories.
What opportunities might it lead to?
When you graduate with an ordinary level mechanical engineering degree, you may expect to find employment in product and process design, manufacturing, medical device engineering, facilities engineering, maintenance engineering and energy systems.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Careers Office is focused on helping you reach your full potential through personal development, academic progression and preparing for your next steps once you graduate. While you are at AIT, we encourage you to make the most of your time and embrace all aspects of college life.
The Careers office offers the following:
Career advice and coaching
Help with compiling CVs and cover letters
Interview techniques and ‘mock’ interviews
Advice for students thinking of leaving their course
Employer recruitment programmes
Career Bootcamp series and Annual Careers & Further Study Fair
Job opportunities
Employer presentations and interviews
Postgraduate and further study opportunities
Scholarships and Internships
Summer work
Travelling and working abroad
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Application Procedures for Non-EU Students
Students applying for entry to undergraduate or postgraduate programmes should supply the following information directly to the International Office, Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest on or before 1 May for programmes commencing in September:
Completed TUS application form;
Detailed curriculum vitae;
Certified transcripts of examination results and English language translations of qualifications not issued in English
Evidence of ability to follow classes in the English language (which must satisfy Institute entry requirements for the following programmes)
Foundation level programme: Certificate in English for Academic Studies: Minimum IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
Pre-sessional Summer programme in English June to August: Minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
Undergraduate programmes: Minimum IELTS 5.5 with no Band less than 5.0.
Postgraduate programmes: Minimum IELTS 6.0 with no Band less than 5.5 *
*note some postgraduate programmes require minimum IELTS 6.5.
- Course Code: US770
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
37500 EUR
Annual Cost of Living: 10500 EUR
Application Fee: N/A
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