National University of Ireland-Galway

Course Details

MSc(Mechanical Engineering)

Course Description

This is a one-year taught Masters programme which is a direct follow-on from the four-year undergraduate BE programme in Mechanical Engineering, to provide students with the opportunity to take a first step in advanced engineering education and research skills, within the framework of the academic and professional requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The philosophy of the programme is the preparation of graduates for exciting careers in advanced engineering and innovative technology development and management.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Mechanical engineering industry (e.g., power generation, renewable energy, machine tool manufacture, equipment manufacture, transport and aerospace industry, traditional and advanced manufacturing industries, offshore oil and gas industry) Biomedical engineering industry (e.g., medical device research and development) Engineering management Software (engineering) development Engineering consultancy Further advanced research (e.g., PhD)

MSc(Mechanical Engineering) National University of Ireland-Galway