School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Degree Information:

For those students who do not meet the normal Masters entry requirements, this course offers an alternative entry route to the M.Sc in Computer Aided Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (CAMME). Successful completion of the MEQ in CAMME allows the student to progress to the M.Sc programme, from which Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate exit awards are also possible.

Areas covered include Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Project Management, Design for Manufacture and Assembly and Operations Research

Aims and Objectives:

• To give students the knowledge, experience and skills required to enter our Masters programme in Computer Aided Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.
• The MEQ course itself does not carry an award, but it offers you the opportunity to advance your knowledge and career aspirations and the credits from the MEQ can be transferred to the M.Sc in CAMME programme.

Programme Structure:

The Masters of Engineering Qualifier can be completed part time within one year. There are two intakes in any academic year, in September and in February. Part-time students take two modules per semester. The taught elements are conducted over two 12-week semesters with subsequent end-of-semester examinations.

Students on the Masters Qualifier Course need to gain 30 credits by completing 4 modules from the programme. In accordance with University standards for postgraduate programmes, these modules must be completed with a mark exceeding 50%.

If you successfully complete the Masters Qualifier Course and transfer to the Masters programme, credit earned can be offset against the Masters award.

Remote Access/Web-based Distance-learning

All of the modules are supported by web-based distance-learning.

View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)

• With more than 14 modules available there is great scope to tailor the programme to your needs and interests in the largest and longest-running programme of its type in the country.
• Flexible study options: combine full-time/part-time, on-campus/remote, a choice of two starting times each year.
• The course is continually kept up to date to reflect changing trends in industry and research.
• Acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand in industry.

Career Prospects:

Candidates who successfully complete the Masters Qualifier may transfer to the M.Sc in Computer Aided Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering.

Entry Requirements:

Entry to the Masters Qualifier Course is available to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering graduates or cognate discipline graduates with:

• An NFQ Level 7 qualification, with a minimum of three years relevant experience.

Candidates may be required to undertake an interview if deemed necessary by the Chair of Programme or Head of School. Apply online through the Postgraduate Applications Centre (http://www.pac.ie/) using PAC code DC832 (September intake - closing date 7th September 2012) and DC833 (February intake - 10th January 2013)

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Indicative Timetable
(Weeks 20-31)