Engineering - Mechanical & Sustainability Engineering

Mature applicants are those aged 23 years, or above, on 1 January in the year of entry. All candidates (presenting with EU/Non EU qualifications) applying on the grounds of mature years should apply ONLY through the CAO by 1 February.

For many DCU courses, mature application assessment is based on the CAO application and in some instances, an assessment and/or interview. ‘Other’ experience, apart from performance in examinations, may be taken into consideration - this may be work experience, further studies, or other such experience deemed to be relevant to the application. Interviews will take place in April either in person or remotely.

For more information, please contact the Mature Student Officer, orla.stafford@dcu.ie or dcu.ie/mature-students
For general and admission enquiries, please visit dcu.ie/registry/ug-admissions

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Entry 2024

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2024 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2024 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2024 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2024 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2024 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2024. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2024, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 5 March 2024 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2024 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system. This is an exceptional late closing date and all steps must be completed by 5pm on 22 July. No changes may be made after this date.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick and Maynooth University have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these five HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 34 of the 2024 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2024 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restrictions
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Why DCU?
− You will be equipped with the knowledge to understand the interplay between the environment and human activities and provide engineering solutions to pressing environmental challenges in a sustainable manner

− DCU is home to world-class engineering academics and state-of-the-art lecture theatres, workshops and labs

− The Faculty of Engineering and Computing educates a diverse student community, has strong industry links and a range of exciting scholarship opportunities

− 6 month paid work placement (INTRA) in Year 3

− Option to complete an additional year of study and graduate in Year 5 with a Masters of Engineering degree

− This course will be internationally accredited by Engineers Ireland enabling graduates to work as professional engineers in the EU, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK or the USA

About You
Do you have a passion to engage with and solve some of the greatest global challenges, including climate change, for future generations? Do you have a natural ability in mathematics, which is the universal language of engineering? Are you interested in understanding how to implement knowledge and technology in a creative and ethical way for long term sustainability? If so, study Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering.

Similarly to most engineering degrees, ability in mathematics is a key requirement alongside an interest in problem solving, how things work and an eye for detail.

Understanding: Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering
Planet earth is facing enormous challenges that demand innovation and specialised skills. Engineers have an important role to play in developing solutions that will help make our world more sustainable. Complex challenges require engineers who understand the environmental impact of our engineering activities, and can use tools and methods, design and implement technologies to mitigate our environmental impact.

The BEng in Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering will prepare you with the knowledge and competence to meet the changing world of sustainability and the growing global challenges of transitioning to zero carbon and environmentally sound, reliable, affordable sustainable energy systems. Graduates will be equipped with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and will be prepared to meet current and future global challenges of sustainability and decarbonisation.

While this course offers you the opportunity to specialise in sustainability, it also provides rigorous engineering training and will be eligible for accreditation by Engineers Ireland. It also encompasses extensive learning around climate and sustainability issues and many of the projects will look to tackle issues related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

This course has been carefully planned to ensure it produces industry-ready graduates who are prepared to tackle some of the huge challenges thrown up by climate change, while also being mindful of the environmental impact of any engineering work they do. Industry partners will be involved throughout. They play an active role in creating and developing the course material and will join in workshops, challenge-based learning and other aspects of the course.

Course Structure
This course brings together the disciplines of mechanical engineering and electronic engineering over the 4 years. Students have the option to undertake an integrated Masters degree from Year 3, subject to achieving a H2.2 or higher in Years 1 and 2. The course has 8 academic themes addressing a particular aspect of Mechatronic Engineering.

These themes are:
− Mathematics, Data Analytics and Modelling
− Thermofluid Sciences
− Sustainable System Design and Integration
− Renewable, Sustainable Systems and Decarbonisation (energy, water and resource management)
− Engineering Management, Economy and Sustainable Society

The course places a strong emphasis on both academic performances in examinations and continuous assessment throughout the 4 years.

INTRA
In Year 3, you will undertake a 6 month paid work placement (INTRA), (10 months for integrated MEng students). This is usually with a business in Ireland but there are also opportunities to work abroad. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/intra

Internship: Yes.

What Will I Study?
Year 1
Engineering Mathematics | Engineering Mechanics: Statics | Project and Technical Drawing | Materials Engineering | Introduction to Electronics | Fundamentals of Professional Development | Numerical Problem Solving | Basic Sciences | Software Development

Year 2
Engineering Mathematics | Design and Solid modelling | Thermodynamics: Energy | Electrical Power and Electromechanical Systems | Fluid Mechanics | Mechanics of Machines | Pneumatics and Control | Data Analytics | Renewable Energy | Fluid Mechanics | Pollution and Biosphere | Strength of Materials

Year 3
Life Cycle Assessment and Decarbonisation | Measurement and Signal Processing | Fundamentals of Control | Environmental Legislation, Standards and Risk | Thermodynamics: Exergy | Sustainable Process (Design Project) | Process and System Modelling | Project and Quality Management | INTRA

Year 4
Building Physics and Systems | Energy Auditing and Management | Water and Waste Management | Smart Energy Systems | Emerging Sustainable Technologies | Heat and Mass Transfer | Year 4 Project

Year 5 - Optional MEng
Whole Life Cycle Assessment | Turbomachinery | Computational Thermofluid Dynamics | Building Physics and Systems | Energy Auditing and Management | Heat and Mass Transfer | Year 5 Project

Additional Information
This 4 year course will be accredited by Engineers Ireland in 2025/26.

Contact Details
Tel: +353 (0) 1 +353 (0) 1 7005104
E: mmesecretary@dcu.ie
E: studenthelp@dcu.ie
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