Overview
What will I learn?
During the ME in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin you will gain advanced theoretical, conceptual and practical knowledge in the application of Mechanical Engineering. Emphasis is placed on the skills required to generate new knowledge through research. This is achieved through independent and project based learning while working with UCD academics and researchers on contemporary research projects.
How will I benefit?
Mechanical Engineers are at the centre of virtually every area of technology. Graduates from this programme will be fully qualified professional engineers, capable of working anywhere in the world at and advanced technical level or as a professional engineering manager.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Numerical Algorithms
- Process Control
- Control Theory
- Heat Transfer
- Mechanics of Fluids
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Computational Continuum Mechanics
- Fracture Mechanics
- Advanced Metals/Materials Processing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 15 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A first cycle honours (2:1) Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and the appropriate prior learning
- To complete application which includes a detailed explanation of your interest in the programme
- Names and contact details of two referees who can assess your intellectual ability, maturity and motivation
Tuition Fee
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International
27720 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27720 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
8830 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8830 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical Engineering.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.