Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

This is a 90 ECTS course which features. 30 ECTS are allocated to a significant research component, the Research Thesis, which runs throughout the year. The remaining 60 ECTS is for taught modules. The taught modules includes 5 core modules listed below, which all students entering this program (25 ECTS):



Advanced Mechanics of Materials

Advanced Manufacturing

Engineering Acoustics: Noise and Sustainable Development

Finite Element Methods in Engineering – Theory and Practice

Research Methods for Engineers

Recognising the multi-disciplinary nature and breadth of mechanical engineering as a domain, this course offers students flexibility to design their own educational journey and specialisation. As such, beyond the core modules above, students may choose 4 to 6 of the following advanced mechanical engineering modules (20 to 30 ECTS):



Materials II

Computational Fluid Dynamics

Turbomachines & Advanced Fluid Dynamics

Advanced Energy Systems Engineering

Combustion Science & Engineering

Sustainable Energy

Advanced Finite Element Methods

Non-Linear Elasticity* - OR - Partial Differential Equations*

Biomechanics

Advanced Computational Biomechanics

Fundamentals of Python Programming

Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Engineering Applications

Digital Control Systems for Automation and Robotics* - OR - Power Systems*

Embedded Machine Vision





Finally, students may choose 1-3 (5-15 ECTS) of the following industry focussed modules:



Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship

Lean Systems

Project Management

Safety Engineering

Physical Ergonomics

Human Reliability





* The modules labelled with an asterisk alternate on a yearly basis. The final list of available options will be shared with all students.







Assessment for this course will consist of continuous assessment via coursework, written examinations, as well as the final thesis.



Curriculum Information

Curriculum information relates to the current academic year (in most cases).

Course and module offerings and details may be subject to change.

Entry to the programme is open to individuals who have a minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 1 (H2.1), in a Level 8 Mechanical Engineering degree (or in a related discipline), from a recognised university or third-level college. Factors taken into account in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance, and the availability of places.

Applications must be completed online at: https://nuigalway.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Account/Login.



An application requires a registration fee of €35. You will be asked to upload proof of identification, academic transcripts, a personal statement, an academic reference and documentation to fulfil the English requirement (where English is not your first language).

1 year full-time.

Next start date September 2025



Closing Date

This programme will be accepting applicants on a rolling basis

Career Opportunities

Mechanical engineering industry (e.g., power generation, renewable energy, machine tool manufacture, equipment manufacture, transport and aerospace industry, general manufacturing industry, offshore oil and gas industry), biomedical engineering industry; engineering management; furthermore advanced research (e.g., PhD); software (engineering) development; engineering consultancy.