Overview
Status: Active
National Framework Of Qualifications (NFQ) Level: 9
NFQ Award Class: Major Award
Total Credits: 60
Connected Curriculum: - Employability
- Global Reach
- Inter-and Transdisciplinary
- Research Based Teaching
Graduate Attributes: - Creator, evaluator and communicator of knowledge
- Digitally Fluent
- Independent and creative thinker
Exit Award only
A candidate on the MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) programme, who passes Part I but does not achieve an average mark of at least 50% across the taught modules excluding the Preliminary Research Project (ME6019) or does not achieve a mark of at least 50% in the Preliminary Research Project (ME6019), or does not achieve a mark of at least 50% in the Dissertation in Mechanical Engineering (ME6020) will be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems).
A candidate on the MEngSc Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) programme, who passes the Part I examination and does not wish to proceed to Part II, may opt to be conferred with a Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems).
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| ME6019 | Preliminary Research Project | 10 |
| MG6021 | Operations Management | 5 |
| MG6315 | Project Management | 5 |
| 40 |
| |
| CAD/CAM | |
| Non-Destructive Testing | |
| Mechanical Systems | |
| Robotics 1 | |
| Advanced Robotics 1 | |
| Finite Element Analysis | |
| Programming in Python 2 | |
| Programming in Python with Applications 2 | |
| Data Analytics for Engineering | |
| Biomedical Systems | |
| Industrial Automation and Control | |
| |
| Pharmaceutical Engineering | |
| Optimisation and Continuous Process Improvement | |
| Mechanical Design of Process Equipment | |
| Energy in Buildings | |
| Energy Systems in Buildings | |
| Introduction to Micro Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) | |
| Total Credits | 60 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing, Process and Automation Systems) (NFQ Level 9, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and theoretical bases of modern manufacturing techniques, automation, and production processes;
- Identify appropriate manufacturing systems for different production requirements, and describe their performance using appropriate analytical and modelling methods;
- Apply appropriate technology, quality tools and manufacturing methodology to design, re-design and continuously improve the manufacturing operations of engineering companies;
- Plan, research, execute and oversee experiments and research projects, critically analyse and interpret data, and effectively disseminate the results;
- Work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, be self-motivated and able to work independently, and demonstrate leadership;
- Communicate effectively, via appropriate presentation techniques and technical publications, to other engineers, professionals, and society at large;
- Understand the role of the mechanical engineer in society and his/her responsibility for ethical, environmental and safety issues.
