ME in Mechanical Engineering
Full time - DT087 Part time - DT088
Programme co-ordinator
Dr Fergal Boyle
Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering & Built Environment
DIT Bolton Street,
Dublin 1
T: 01-402 3813
E: fergal.boyle@dit.ie
Duration
Full Time - 12 months
Part Time - Minimum of two years; Maximum of three years
Closing date
31st July 2013
Start date
16th September 2013
Introduction
This programme is designed to provide mechanical engineering graduates, and graduates from closely-related engineering disciplines, with specialised skills and knowledge in mechanical engineering. The programme consists of 12 taught modules and a Research Project module, and focuses, in particular, on numerical simulation techniques for structural and fluid-flow analyses, renewable and sustainable energy technologies, and biomechanics.
The programme award is a Master of Engineering (ME) Degree, with an option to exit the programme with a Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip). Graduates of the programme will be ideally suited to engage in advanced mechanical engineering research, analysis, and design.
Course Content
The programme consists of 12 taught modules each worth five “European Credit Transfer System” (ECTS) credits and a Research Project module worth 30 ECTS credits, giving the programme a total ECTS credits value of 90. The programme modules are listed below:
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Module Title |
DIT Module Code |
ECTS Credits |
|
Entrepreneurship for Engineers |
ENTR1950 |
5 |
|
Innovation and Knowledge Management |
MECH9002 |
5 |
|
Research Methods |
RESM1950 |
5 |
|
Statistical Analysis for Engineers |
STAT1950 |
5 |
|
Applied Surface Engineering |
MECH9010 |
5 |
|
Finite Element Analysis |
MECH9011 |
5 |
|
Advanced Dynamics with Applied Computer Modelling |
MECH9000 |
5 |
|
Computational Fluid Dynamics |
MECH9013 |
5 |
|
Heat and Mass Transfer |
MECH9014 |
5 |
|
Sustainable Energy Systems |
MECH9015 |
5 |
|
Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies |
MECH9016 |
5 |
|
Biomechanics |
MECH9017 |
5 |
|
Research Project |
MECH9018 |
30 |
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used to assess the taught modules including assignments (group and individual), short tests, and formal examinations. The Research Project module is assessed using presentations and reports. End-of-semester formal examinations are held in January and May.
Location
The programme is held mainly on the Bolton Street campus. A small proportion of lectures are delivered on the Kevin Street campus.
Timetable / Hours
All taught modules are delivered each academic year, six in semester 1 and six in semester 2. The taught modules are delivered in the evenings, from 6-10 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The taught modules are delivered in two-hour blocks. Each semester has a total duration of 15 weeks, with twelve weeks of class contact time, one week of review activities and two weeks of formal examinations. Full and part-time students attend the same classes.
Full-time students are required to take six taught modules for each of the two, 15-week semesters, which involves a class contact time of approximately 12 hours per week.
Part-time students typically complete the 12 taught modules and the Research Project module over two years. The student decides what modules he/she will complete each semester and year. The Research Project module cannot, however, be completed in the first year of study. Current part-time students are typically taking four taught modules in each of semesters 1 and 2 of year 1, and two taught modules in each of semesters 1 and 2 of year 2, and the Research Project module in year 2.
The Research Project module is completed over 12 months, from September to September. The semester 1 and 2 timetables for the taught modules for the academic year 2013/2014 are shown below.
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ME in Mechanical Engineering – Semester 1 Timetable |
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
|
6-8pm |
Finite Element Analysis |
Sustainable Energy Systems |
Research Methods |
|
8-10pm |
Biomechanics |
Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies |
Entrepreneurship for Engineers |
|
ME in Mechanical Engineering – Semester 2 Timetable |
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|
Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
|
6-8pm |
Advanced Dynamics with Applied Computer Modelling |
Computational Fluid Dynamics |
Statistical Analysis for Engineers |
|
8-10pm |
Heat and Mass Transfer |
Applied Surface Engineering |
Innovation and Knowledge Management |
Entry Requirements
For acceptance onto the programme an applicant must hold one of the following:
1. An honours degree, with a minimum attainment of second class honours grade 2, in mechanical engineering or a closely-related engineering discipline (e.g., manufacturing, chemical, energy etc.)
2. Any qualification(s) deemed by the DIT as being equivalent to No. 1 above, when taken in conjunction with relevant work experience.
Note: Due to the considerable competition for our postgraduate programmes, satisfying the minimum entry requirement is not a guarantee of a place. Depending on the programme of study applications will be assessed based on your academic grades and may also take into account your work/life experience. Applicants may also be required to attend for interview for specific programmes.
Award
The award of Master of Engineering (ME) will be made to students who successfully complete the programme. The award of Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) will be made to students who successfully complete the 12 five-ECTS-credits taught modules. A Single Subject Certificate will be made to students who opt to undertake a single module and who successfully complete that module.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the programme will be ideally suited to engage in advanced mechanical engineering research, analysis, and design.
Frequently Asked Questions
EU fees for 2012/2013
For full time postgraduate fees for 2012/13 please click here
For part time postgraduate fees for 2012/13 please click here
For information on funding please see the following link: Fees and Funding
Non-EU fees for 2012/2013
