Study location	Ireland, ATU Galway City
Type	Undergraduate, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years (180 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BEng (Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering)
Course code	0125/0068

Tuition fee	€12,000 per year

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) Qualifications must meet the equivalent of the Irish Leaving Cert level 5 NFQ The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. This includes a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. If your Documents are not in English, please upload a translated version You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: FCE or CAE, IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL 69+ or Duolingo English Test 90+ More Information

More information	atu.ie/..eering-on-campus-galway-full-time

Overview

Mechanical Engineers contribute to the design and manufacture of all types products, ranging from cars to toys, mobile phones and even heating systems.

They work in research & development, manufacturing, maintenance and building services. As a student on the Mechanical Engineering course in GMIT, you will build a fundamental knowledge of engineering science including physics, electrical, chemical and materials engineering. You will learn how to design, manufacture and maintain processes and products that perform efficiently and reliably in everyday use, by focusing on three main areas:

Design using 3D modelling and simulation softwares
Manufacturing technologies and the integration of CAD/CAM
Automation from process control to programming of robotic arms

You will learn how machines and other mechanical systems work and how they are designed and controlled – how the gear box, clutch and engine in a car operate; how medical devices are fabricated, designed and tested; what the key properties of the materials used in the manufacture of these components are; what methods are used to fabricate and control these products.

You will spend 50% of your time in laboratories learning through practical activities in small groups, and 50% in formal lectures. You will also complete group and individual projects, and have an opportunity to go on work placement in Year Three. Tuition is given on the latest CAD packages and leading-edge CNC turning and milling machines. Students learn how to work together in teams to accomplish specified goals and targets.

Career opportunities

Our graduates work in product and process design, manufacturing, medical device engineering, electronic component manufacturing, facilities engineering, maintenance engineering and energy systems.

Some of our graduates find excellent careers in technical sales and customer service.