Bachelor Of Engineering (honours) Mechanical Engineering in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Engineering (honours) Mechanical Engineering in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

​A Mechanical Engineer has a working knowledge of computer applications, electricity, structures, mathematics, physics, computer aided design and drafting and materials science. For this reason, a degree in Mechanical Engineering can be used to gain well paid employment anywhere in the world that an engineer is needed. This programme is a one year add on, open to Level 7 graduates in Mechanical Engineering disciplines. It uniquely provides the student with option of specialising in one of the following core areas as part of their studies: Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing/Automation, and Energy Management.

What opportunities might it lead to?

​Your specific and specialist knowledge and skills will lead to proven career opportunities in such areas as:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Facilities Design and Management
• Manufacturing Process and Product Design
• Manufacturing / Automation
• Design and Manufacturing of Plastics
• Energy Management
• Project Management

In recent years, all of the graduates of this programme have obtained employment within 6 months of graduating, in a variety of companies both in Ireland and globally.