The MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) is a full-time programme running for 12 months from the date of first registration for the programme.

Candidates must have an honours Bachelor Degree (NQF Level 8 or equivalent) with a minimum grade 2H2 in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline that should have covered mechanical engineering fundamentals such as mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and materials.

Candidates, for whom English is not their primary language, should possess an IELTS of 6.5 (or TOEFL equivalent) with no less than 6.0 in each individual category.

Students take 90 credits as follows:

In Part I, students must take 20 credits of core modules and select 40 credits of elective modules. Part II consists of (ME6020) Dissertation in Mechanical Engineering to the value of 30 credits, which is completed over the summer months.

Modules in Part I are offered subject to availability. Alternative modules may be offered. The choice of modules is subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator.

Part I

Core Modules
ME6019 Preliminary Research Project (10 credits)
MG6021 Operations Management (5 credits)
MG6315 Project Management (5 credits)

Students must select a total of 40 credits of elective modules from Group A and Group B, with at least 25 credits from Group A, the balance of credits from Group B, and with no more than 30 credits of elective modules selected in any single Semester:

Group A Elective Modules:
ME6002 CAD/CAM (5 credits)
ME6006 Non-Destructive Testing (5 credits)
ME6007 Mechanical Systems (5 credits)
ME6008 Robotics (5 credits)
ME6009 Industrial Automation and Control (5 credits)
ME6012 Advanced Robotics (5 credits)
CE6024 Finite Element Analysis (5 credits)
EE4012 BioMedical Design (5 credits)

Group B Elective Modules:
PE6009 Pharmaceutical Engineering (5 credits)
PE6002 Optimisation and Continuous Process Improvement (5 credits)
PE6003 Pharmaceutical Process Validation (5 credits)
PE6007 Mechanical Design of Process Equipment (5 credits)
CE3010 Energy in Buildings (5 credits)
CE4016 Energy Systems in Buildings (5 credits)

Part II
ME6020 Dissertation in Mechanical Engineering (30 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2018/2019 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules 2018/2019.

Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems)
A candidate, who passes Part I but does not achieve an average mark of at least 50% across the taught modules excluding the Preliminary Research Project (ME6019) or does not achieve a mark of at least 50% in the Preliminary Research Project (ME6019), will be eligible for the award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems). A candidate, who passes the Part I examination and does not wish to proceed to Part II, may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems).

Programme Learning Outcomes for MEngSc in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and theoretical bases of modern manufacturing techniques, automation, and production processes;
• Identify appropriate manufacturing systems for different production requirements, and describe their performance using appropriate analytical and modelling methods;
• Apply appropriate technology, quality tools and manufacturing methodology to design, re-design and continuously improve the manufacturing operations of engineering companies;
• Plan, research, execute and oversee experiments and research projects, critically analyse and interpret data, and effectively disseminate the results;
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, be self-motivated and able to work independently, and demonstrate leadership;
• Communicate effectively, via appropriate presentation techniques and technical publications, to other engineers, professionals, and society at large;
• Understand the role of the mechanical engineer in society and his/her responsibility for ethical, environmental and safety issues;
• Produce a dissertation in mechanical engineering and disseminate the results of their research via appropriate presentation techniques.

Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and theoretical bases of modern manufacturing techniques, automation, and production processes;
• Identify appropriate manufacturing systems for different production requirements, and describe their performance using appropriate analytical and modelling methods;
• Apply appropriate technology, quality tools and manufacturing methodology to design, re-design and continuously improve the manufacturing operations of engineering companies;
• Plan, research, execute and oversee experiments and research projects, critically analyse and interpret data, and effectively disseminate the results;
• Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, be self-motivated and able to work independently, and demonstrate leadership;
• Communicate effectively, via appropriate presentation techniques and technical publications, to other engineers, professionals, and society at large;
• Understand the role of the mechanical engineer in society and his/her responsibility for ethical, environmental and safety issues.