BEng in Mechanical Engineering

This course is aimed at students who wish to learn key skills in engineering to gain employment in the many companies in the local region and beyond. This course develops both technical and professional skills required to become a successful mechanical engineer. There is a focus on engineering education with practical experience in inventing, designing, manufacturing, running, and maintaining mechanical systems equipment and tools. Course topics include mechanics, fluids, heat, mathematics, materials, manufacturing, and computer-aided design.

Core themes across the course are maths skills, health and safety, data analysis, environmental awareness, sustainability and management.

Mechanical engineers design and manufacture innovative, efficient and reliable solutions to real word problems, and are at the forefront of environmental and sustainability challenges.

Engineering is in demand at the moment and Mechanical Engineers are essential to every sector and are in huge demand by local and national industry for their problem-solving skills and versatility.

CAO points 2025 AQA

Six Grades at O6 or H7 in Leaving Certificate

INCLUDING At least one H5 Grade, OR Minimum Points Score of 200

AND Mathematics Grade F2, O6 or H7

AND English Grade O6 or H7 OR Irish Grade O6 or H7