| Course Name |
Engineering - Mechanical Engineering |
| Course Provider |
ATU - Donegal Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
ATU - Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Code |
LY_MMECH_B |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Honours Bachelor (Level 8 NFQ)
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Major |
Atlantic Technological University |
Level 8 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Contact Admission staff:
T: +353 (0)74 918 6000
E-mail admissions@lyit.ie |
| Qualification Letters |
B.Eng. (Hons) |
| Duration |
1 year full-time add-on |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must have an Ordinary Degree in Electronics or Computer Engineering or an equivalent (level 7) qualification with 180 ECTS credits and appropriate learning outcomes. |
| Number of Places |
20 |
| Application Date |
Advanced Entry applications should be made directly to the admissions office at LYIT.
The appropriate form may be downloaded from www.lyit.ie and is also available by email from lisa.devlin@lyit.ie /or submit by e-mail to admissions@lyit.ie.
or from
The Admissions Office
Letterkenny institute of Technology
Port Road Letterkenny
Tel: 074 918 6125
Closing Date of Application 1st April |
| Course Content |
Expand+Is this course for me?
As a mechanical engineer you design, manufacture and maintain products systems and services that people use everyday; from phones to refrigerators and from planes to power generation. This Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechan...
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As a mechanical engineer you design, manufacture and maintain products systems and services that people use everyday; from phones to refrigerators and from planes to power generation. This Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is a one year course to deepen your knowledge, skills and competence in core areas such as mechanical systems and design & analysis.
This add-on course will introduce you to cutting edge engineering technologies such as virtual prototyping, reverse engineering, finite element analysis and sustainable energy systems & thermodynamics. There are also modules on professional development, innovation & business planning.
You will be able to apply engineering analysis, synthesis and evaluation to engineering problems, demonstrate and articulate a practical and theoretical knowledge of Mechanical Engineering through theory, practice, experimental, project and design work, plus demonstrate a high level of competence and ability in problem solving, analysis and decision making.
The course will equip you with a high level of competence and ability in technical report writing, record keeping, communication and managerial functions. You’ll also be capable of identifying and distinguishing design team responsibilities in relevant design and engineering projects.
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| Subjects Taught |
Semester 1
Mechanics 6 (M)
Thermodynamic Systems & Renewable Energy 1 (M)
Engineering Design & Analysis (M)
Innovation, Technology & Business (M)
Mathematics 7 (M)
Research Report (M)
Semester 2
Mathematics 8 (M)
Thermodynamic Systems & Renewable Energy 2 (M)
Computer Aided Engineering (M)
Professional Development (M)
Project 2 (M)
(M) = Mandatory |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Follow-on Courses
Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
• Under an articulation agreement with Edinburgh Napier University graduates of this course are eligible for entry to year 5 of the year integrated MEng Mechanical Engineering.
This cours...
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Follow up programmes elsewhere include:
• Under an articulation agreement with Edinburgh Napier University graduates of this course are eligible for entry to year 5 of the year integrated MEng Mechanical Engineering.
This course is fully accredited as satisfying the requirements for Chartered Engineer by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (UK)
• Master degrees in institutes and universities at home and abroad.
Career Pathways
The main employers are:
• Manufacturing
• Automation
• Medical Devices
• Aeronautical
Graduate Careers
Graduate careers typically include:
• Product Designer
• Technical Sales Manager
• Process Engineer
• Maintenance Technican/Engineer
• Research Engineer
• General Manager
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| Further Enquiries |
Department Administration:
Tel: +353 (0)74 918 6406 / +353 (0)74 918 6410
Head of Department Dr. Paddy Hannigan
Email: paddy.hannigan@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6401 |
| Download Application Form |
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| Course Web Page |
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