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Code
SE723
Delivery
Fulltime
Cao points
🛈 167 -625
Level
7
Campus
Cork Road
Duration
3 years
Credits
180 ECTS
Study Abroad
Yes
International Applications
Accepted
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What is Mechanical Engineering?

Mechanical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design and manufacture of machinery and tools. Mechanical engineers use applied maths and science to design a wide range of machines, from domestic household appliances to sophisticated machines such as aircraft and automobiles.

What is the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering course?

The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a three year full-time course. Course graduates are trained in many engineering disciplines including Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, CAD, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Automotive Technology.

Industrial Visits

To reflect the practical nature of mechanical engineering, the course contains a number of laboratory classes. These include Workshop, Automation, Materials, Science and Automotive laboratories. In addition industrial visits and field trips are used to enhance the learning experience.

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Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Electrical TechnologyProduction Technology 1
Engineering Professionalism & Technology Engineering Drawing / CAD
Engineering Science Mechanical Science
Mechanical & Manufacturing Technology Machine System
Mechanical Workshop Introductory Calculus
Fundamental Engineering MathsMaterials Technology 1
Year 2
Semester 3Semester 4
Mathematical MethodsCalculus
Engineering Drawing / DesignElectronics & Control
Applied ComputingPower Systems
Materials Technology 2Production Technology 2
Production PlantEngineering Design Analysis
Workshop 2Project
Year 3
Semester 5Semester 6
Engineering Design ProcessEngineering Design Operations
Fluid & ThermodynamicsMechatronics 2
Mechatronics 1Static & Dynamic Systems
Mechanics of Materials & FEARobotics & Control
Differential EquationsDynamics & Control
Project 1Project 2

Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for BEng in Mechanical Engineering:

5 subjects: O6/H7
English or Irish: O6/H7
Mathematics: O6/H7

 

Advanced and Equivalent Entry for BEng in Mechanical Engineering:

 

Graduates of BEng in Mechanical Engineering have found employment in such areas as:

  • Plant operation and maintenance

  • CAD / Drawing Office

  • CNC Programmer

  • Manufacturing Engineering Support

  • Assistant Design Engineer

  • Technical Sales Person

Follow on Study for BEng in Mechanical Engineering graduates:

SETU students’ accessible all-terrain vehicle shortlisted for major engineering award

SETU students’ accessible all-terrain vehicle shortlisted for major engineering award

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SETU student awarded Schivo Engineering Scholarship

SETU student awarded Schivo Engineering Scholarship

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STEPS EYF motivates young minds to pursue engineering

STEPS EYF motivates young minds to pursue engineering

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SETU Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering students visit Porsche & BMW plants in Leipzig

SETU Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering students visit Porsche & BMW plants in Leipzig

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Combine travel with study at SETU Waterford: Find out how and why

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Interest in how things operate meant mechanical engineering was ideal course of study

Interest in how things operate meant mechanical engineering was ideal course of study

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Which engineering course will you engineer your career with?

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WIT keynote speaker at international diversity and inclusion in engineering event

WIT keynote speaker at international diversity and inclusion in engineering event

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WIT School of Engineering plays part in Ireland’s “Build Digital Project”

WIT School of Engineering plays part in Ireland’s “Build Digital Project”

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New hub to help grow Waterford student entrepreneurial potential launched

New hub to help grow Waterford student entrepreneurial potential launched

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How to use level 6 and level 7 to progress your educational goals

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3DWIT commences online 3D printing training courses

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South East Engineering Festival beams space into homes

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Advice from our mature students to others

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WIT Engineering Society on their class trip to Munich

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3DWIT is open for business with WIT students

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Toys 4.0 Engineers seminar to inspire second-level students to become engineers

Toys 4.0 Engineers seminar to inspire second-level students to become engineers

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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering students’ trip to Volkswagen Slovakia

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering students’ trip to Volkswagen Slovakia

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Lola spends a semester in Waterford on work placement

Lola spends a semester in Waterford on work placement

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Erasmus allowed Kelly to work and travel in Europe

Erasmus allowed Kelly to work and travel in Europe

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Engineers Ireland calls for sixth year students to choose engineering courses at third level

Engineers Ireland calls for sixth year students to choose engineering courses at third level

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School of Engineering Ladies Coffee Morning takes place for the eight year in a row

School of Engineering Ladies Coffee Morning takes place for the eight year in a row

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School of Engineering hosts fourth annual meet the graduates event

School of Engineering hosts fourth annual meet the graduates event

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Transition year students get to engineer their futures over three days

Transition year students get to engineer their futures over three days

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WIT Engineering students explore Hamburg Germany and visit Airbus

WIT Engineering students explore Hamburg Germany and visit Airbus

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International Women’s Day Women in Technology event highlighted breadth of tech careers

International Women’s Day Women in Technology event highlighted breadth of tech careers

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Video: Engineers Ireland and WIT present annual Biomedical talk

Video: Engineers Ireland and WIT present annual Biomedical talk

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School of Engineering Ladies Coffee Morning

School of Engineering Ladies Coffee Morning

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Manufacturing engineering students participate in Tipperary robot expo

Manufacturing engineering students participate in Tipperary robot expo

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Toys4Engineers - to infinity and beyond

Toys4Engineers - to infinity and beyond

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Siemens sponsors WIT and Waterford Chamber’s ‘Toys4.0Engineers’

Siemens sponsors WIT and Waterford Chamber’s ‘Toys4.0Engineers’

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The MSc in Construction Project Management welcomes Mr Martin Stonehouse

The MSc in Construction Project Management welcomes Mr Martin Stonehouse

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Engineering students students enjoy educational field trip overseas

Engineering students students enjoy educational field trip overseas

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10 things to make you fall in love with Waterford

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Helicopter Technology lecture to Mechanical Engineering students

Helicopter Technology lecture to Mechanical Engineering students

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