Program Overview

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Overview of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is a broad field of engineering that encompasses a wide range of skills, from mathematics and electronics to metal fatigue and fluid mechanics. This field is crucial in the design, testing, inspection, and manufacture of mechanical devices and components. As a mechanical engineer, one will work as a professional using technology to make the world a better, safer place.

Course Details

The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program is offered as a 5-year full-time course. The awards for this program are NFQ Level 8 and NFQ Level 9. The CAO points required for this course are 556 (2024), and the CAO code is TR032.

Awards

• NFQ Level 8
• NFQ Level 9

CAO Information

• CAO Points: 556 (2024)
• CAO Code: TR032

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet certain admission requirements.

Leaving Certificate

• H4 in Mathematics

Advanced GCE (A Level)

• Grade C in Mathematics

International Baccalaureate

• HL Grade 5 in Mathematics

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Fees

For a full list of undergraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university's website.

Graduate Skills and Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program have taken jobs with employers in various sectors, including high-tech manufacturing, automotive, engineering and business consultancy, energy, and process engineering. Some graduates have also pursued Master's and Ph.D. programs in universities such as RCSI, University of Edinburgh, Imperial College London, University of Cambridge, ETH Zürich, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Université Grenoble Alpes, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Career Opportunities

• High-tech manufacturing (Intel, Pfizer, DePuy, National Instruments, Seagate, Siemens)
• Automotive (Jaguar, Rover, BMW, Dromone)
• Engineering and Business Consultancy (Arup, Deloitte, Accenture)
• Energy (OpenHydro, ESB, Eirgrid, EDF, Vattenfall)
• Process Engineering (Cameron Flow Control, Procter & Gamble, Syngenta, Glanbia, Kerry)

Your Degree and What You’ll Study

The course topics include:

• Energy
• Solid Mechanics
• Engineering Materials
• Fluid Mechanics
• Manufacturing Technology and Systems
• Dynamics
• Mechatronics
• Engineering Design

In the third year, students will study core engineering subjects, specialized mechanical and manufacturing engineering subjects, and a Trinity Elective module. In the fourth year and the optional Master's (fifth) year, students will choose from a wide range of technical and non-technical modules, tailoring their degree to suit their own interests.

Project Work

Project work is an important aspect of this degree, and there is an extensive research facility available to students. Students will carry out several projects, including a major Capstone research project in their final year. Examples of final-year projects include:

• Study of jet engine exhaust noise
• Design and build an entry for ‘Robot Wars’
• Design and construction of energy storage devices for the developing world
• Pedestrian car impact simulation
• Bamboo: study of structure and mechanical properties

Conclusion

The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering program at Trinity College Dublin is a comprehensive course that equips students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in this field. With a wide range of career opportunities and the option to pursue further education, this program is an excellent choice for those interested in mechanical and manufacturing engineering.