BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor of Science (Honours)Manufacturing Engineering
Code:
WD036
Delivery:
Full Time
Level:
8
Campus:
Cork Road
Duration:
1 year
Closing:
31 Aug 20
Credits:
60 ECTS
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What is Manufacturing Engineering?

Manufacturing Engineering involves the use of computer systems to design products, plan production, control operations and perform the various business-related functions needed in a manufacturing firm and their incorporation into an integrated computer system.

What is the BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering course?

The BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering is a one year follow-on course for graduates of the BEng in Manufacturing Engineering. The course prepares students to work with the latest computer-based technologies associated with modern manufacturing practice. 

Field Trips

Industrial visits and field trips form part of this course.  Presentations from past graduates and industrial visitors are a regular feature.

Projects

Projects form a very enjoyable part of the course where students have the freedom to genuinely express themselves. Many of the projects undertaken have developed into postgraduate research projects and a number of final-year students have presented their work in published papers at international conferences.

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In order to facilitate the delivery of programmes during the Covid-19 pandemic, module outline and order may change slightly for the academic year 2020/2021.

Year 1
Semester 1Semester 2
Software EngineeringNetworks & Facility Simulation
CAEProcess Evaluation
Advanced ManufacturingOperations Management
Process ControlDesign for Manufacture
Process TechnologyManufacturing Technology
Project 1Project 2

Entry Requirments for the BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering:

Students who complete the BEng in Manufacturing Engineering or the BEng in Mechanical Engineering may apply for admission.

(Please note that reaching the minimum requirements will not guarantee a place on this course).

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Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering have found employment in the following areas:

  • Process development and automation

  • Plant specification

  • Equipment commissioning

  • Manufacturing and engineering management

  • Resource planning

  • Project control.

Gaining employment with many diverse organisations including: Allied Signal, Bausch & Lomb, Bulmers (C+C), Boston Scientific, Abbott, Turnex, Wyeths, Genzyme, Johnson & Johnson and Sanofi.

Follow on Study

Graduates achieving an honours degree on this course may apply for MSc or PhD degree courses in WIT or elsewhere.

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