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Engineering, Mathematics and Science
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In the Junior Sophister (third) year you will study eight technical
courses. In the Senior Sophister (fourth) year and optional
Masters (fifth) year you will choose from a wide range of
technical and non-technical subjects, tailoring your degree to suit
your own interests. You can specialise in areas of the subject
such as: bioengineering, energy, aeronautics or manufacturing.
Project work is an important aspect of this degree and there
is an extensive research facility available to students.
You
will carry out several projects, including a major research project
in your final year. Some examples of final-year projects include:
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Study of jet engine exhaust noise
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Design and build an entry for ‘Robot Wars’
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Design and construction of energy storage devices for the
developing world
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Pedestrian car impact simulation
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Making new body parts by tissue engineering
Study abroad and work experience
You can spend part of your fourth year studying abroad
or working in industry. There are opportunities to study
abroad through the Erasmus, Cluster and Unitech exchange
programmes. The Department links with many universities
including Katholieke University of Leuven, Belgium; INSA de
Lyon, France; INPG Grenoble; Karlsruhe, Germany and KTH,
Sweden.
Career opportunities
As well as the potential for a career in mainstream mechanical
or manufacturing engineering, graduates have found work in
industries as diverse as film production and airlines. There is
also a demand for specialist research and development work in
industry, research organisations and universities. Opportunities
exist for graduates in mechanical and manufacturing engineering
to find employment in Ireland and elsewhere in the following
areas:
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Engineering consultancy companies engaged in national and
international engineering projects
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Large public utilities – Local authorities, transport, power
generation etc.
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Companies manufacturing mechanical, electronic,
biomedical and pharmaceutical products
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Specialist areas such as design, engineering management,
financial services and IT
Further information
Tel: + 353 1 896 1383
E-mail:
Integrated engineering
with management
COURSE CODES:
PLACES 2012:
POINTS 2011:
DEGREE AWARDED:
TR038
18
380
B.Sc. (Ing.)
Special Entry Requirements:
Leaving Certificate
HC3
Mathematics
Advanced GCE (A-Level)
Grade C Mathematics
See also:
TR032: Integrated engineering, page 125
What is Integrated engineering
with management?
Integrated engineering with management is an exciting and
wide-ranging engineering programme that is broad in scope
and aims to develop both the technical and business aspects
of engineering. Engineers are problem-solvers. They apply
their practical and analytical skills to highly complex and varied
problems. In almost every human endeavour, an engineer has
been involved somewhere. They have created the designs and
systems to make everything from:
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gliders to space craft
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ball-point pens to laser printers
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matchbox cars to F1 racing cars
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wheelchairs to artificial joints for the human body
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yachts to the Airbus A380
However, in today’s market, a qualification in engineering
must also reflect the global commercial outlook of companies.
Engineers are in demand because they are seen as people who
can contribute greatly to productivity and competitiveness in the
world marketplace.
Integrated engineering with management is concerned with the
analysis, design, improvement, installation and management
of integrated systems of people, finances, materials and
equipment. It draws upon specialised knowledge in the
principles and methods of engineering analysis and design,
together with a number of disciplines such as the management
of people, finances, sales, marketing, production, project
management and communications.
Is this the right course for you?
Do you like the creative, analytical, problem-solving focus of
engineering? Do you like the diversity of engineering? Perhaps,
though, you see your professional life more involved with
running a company, managing projects, or being a consultant?
If any of these describes you, then you should consider this
course. The diversity and flexibility of this course will give you
endless possibilities in your professional life, both in what you do
and how you do it. As well as providing the core competencies
