Bachelor Of Engineering In Mechanical Engineering in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, Ireland

Bachelor Of Engineering In Mechanical Engineering in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology

What is a mechanical engineer?

Mechanical Engineers contribute to the design and manufacture of all types products, ranging from cars to toys, mobile phones and even heating systems.

They work in research & development, manufacturing, maintenance and building services.

 

Studying Mechanical Engineering in GMIT

You will learn how machines and other mechanical systems work and how they are designed and controlled, including:

• How the gear box, clutch and engine in a car operate
• How medical devices are fabricated and designed
• The key properties of the materials used in the manufacture of these components
• Methods used to fabricate and control these products

The workload is balanced between approximately 50% formal lectures and 50% laboratories and workshop practice.

A typical week has anything from twenty-seven to thirty hours of instruction.

Tuition is given on the latest CAD packages and leading edge CNC turning and milling machines.

Students learn how to work together in teams to accomplish specified goals and targets.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates work in product and process design, manufacturing, medical device engineering, electronic component manufacturing, facilities engineering, maintenance engineering and energy systems.

Some of our graduates find excellent careers in technical sales and customer service.

Follow-on Studies: 

Graduates may progress to the Level 8, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering at GMIT or at other institutions.

Essential Information: 

Students may opt to graduate with a Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering after completing second year.

Recognition by Professional Bodies
This programme has been accredited by Engineers Ireland to enable graduates to apply for associate membership.

Materials Fee
Students will be liable for an additional materials fee of €100 per year for certain full time programmes. This fee is not covered by Granting Authorities. Material Fees are not applicable to either Erasmus, Part-Time or Full time Non-EU students.