Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering go hand in hand but each is quite distinct. Mechanical Engineering focuses on the design, manufacture and operation of products that have moving parts. Aircraft, automobiles, more fuel efficient systems and cheaper electricity all come to mind. Manufacturing Engineering, meanwhile, concentrates on converting materials from one form to another. It's about manufacturing processes and systems, ranging from basic assembly (e.g. car tyres) or high-tech manufacture (jumbo jets). With the two disciplines combined, this degree offers an impressive background in mechanical engineering which will lead to many exciting career opportunities. This course also prepares you for the traditional challenges of mechanical and manufacturing engineering using the most sophisticated computer tools. Degree Options There are two degree options available: BEng - Students can graduate after successfully completing the first 4 years to achieve a bachelor of engineering degree. MEng - For students that achieve at least an overall H2.2 award at the end of the first 4 years there is the option to do a fift year (90 credits) to obtain a master of engineering degree. For external applicants the opportunity exists to extend a bachelor degree to a master level by applying directly to enter the fifth year of the programme. Applicants must have achieved a level H2.2 award in a relevant accredited engineering programme.

As a DCU graduate, you will be highly sought after, both in Ireland and abroad, in industries such as: · Aerospace: aircraft and spacecraft design, aircraft maintenance, aircraft engine overhaul (Airbus, Lufthansa Airmotive) · Automotive: design, manufacturing and testing of cars, buses, trucks, etc, and components used in the auto industry (Ford, GKN) · Bio-medical: design and manufacture of medical devices and medical equipment (Boston Scientific, Medtronic) · Manufacturing: design of consumer products, the manufacturing process and the machinery to manufacture goods (Hewlett Packard, Intel, Dyson) · Power generation: design, operation and control of generating machinery (ESB) · Product design · Maintenance and management of industrial equipment · Academic research, industrial research and development work.