Degree Information:

In response to the pressing demands of industry, computer-aided engineering programmes have been run in the and elsewhere since 1985. Although some modules (or similar ones) on these programmes can be found in various postgraduate programmes at other Irish universities, none offers a complete programme like the M.Sc./Graduate Diploma in Computer-aided Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Candidates who do not qualify for direct entry must pass an Access Course before starting the M.Sc./Graduate Diploma in Computer aided Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering programme. The Access-Eng Course aims to equalise the knowledge of students, who do not have a primary degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering, with that of students with a more relevant primary degree, and is for those who do not meet the University English ('Eng') Entrance level.

The Access-Eng Course is made up of a number of basic engineering modules (or their combination) from undergraduate programmes. In order to proceed to the M.Sc./Graduate Diploma programme, students must achieve a weighted aggregate mark of 40% or above, from the Access-Eng Course.

Semester 1 on the M.Sc./Graduate Diploma course comprises of four modules (30 Credits). Students on the Graduate Diploma may transfer to the M.Sc. if they achieve a weighted aggregate mark of 55%, or above, in these four modules. Students who do not fulfil these requirements continue their studies for the Graduate Diploma. The second semester for both the M.Sc. and Graduate Diploma comprises of four modules (30 credits) and for M.Sc. a project. Students on the Graduate Diploma programme complete their study by the end of the second semester and receive their Graduate Diploma.

Programme Structure:

SELECTION CRITERIA & PROCEDURES

International Applications

International candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language. they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language. For further information on international applications, click here.

http://webpages.dcu.ie/~stokesjt/CAMME_GD_MSc/CAMME_Main.html

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Entry Requirements:

An Ordinary Degree (National Diploma) or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering plus 3 to 5 years relevant experience (depending on the grade of the award) or- A degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a Science/Technology based degree, deemed to be suitable.

Exceptions
In exceptional cases, candidates who do not meet the above requirements may be considered for entry. Such candidates should demonstrate substantial experience in Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering. Applicants will be requested to attend for interview.

Dates for Submission of Applications 2012

EU Applicants
Apply online from the 11th October 2011 through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu) using the PAC Code DC826. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st July 2012.

Non-EU Applicants
Apply online from the 11th October 2011 through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/dcu) using the PAC Code DC826. Closing date for receipt of applications is 13th July 2012 for applicants living outside Ireland.

Study Visas-Important information
Applicants who require a student visa for entry to are encouraged to seek clarification from the relevant Irish embassy regarding the closing date for application for such a visa. Applicants who do not secure a study visa in time will be unable to take up their offer of a place on any DCU programme.

Queries on completed applications should be emailed to registry.pac@dcu.ie

Commencement of Programme

September 2012

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Fee information

Indicative Timetable
(Weeks 20-31)