Galway,
Ireland
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor and Masters of Engineering (Mechanical) in Galway Ireland | University of Galway
University of Galway
|
Galway Ireland
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Qualification
Dual (Conjoint) Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
EUR
26,000
(c. USD30,200.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Mechanical Engineering focuses on creating and producing components and systems for various machines and equipment, spanning everyday items like can openers to advanced technologies such as jet aircraft. Professionals in this field develop the tools and methods needed to bring all manufactured goods to life, often guiding projects from initial concept to final production for commercial use. They are responsible for designing virtually any mechanical device or system imaginable. This includes engine components, transportation parts, power generation machinery like steam and wind turbines in power plants, and processing equipment for oil and gas operations—all falling under the expertise of mechanical engineers.
Career Paths
Given its broad scope, Mechanical Engineering provides a wide array of professional opportunities. Graduates can enter fields such as research, industrial design, project management, environmental conservation, energy generation, technical sales, process automation, manufacturing, aerospace, and materials or product innovation. Those pursuing advanced education can earn PhD or MEngSc degrees through specialized research and advanced coursework. Research students concentrate on specific areas, working with significant autonomy.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum Grade H5 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at O6/H7 Level in the Leaving Certificate,
including Irish, English, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject (i.e., Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Physics with Chemistry (joint), Agricultural Science or Computer Science) or Technology, and any two other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
Additional Requirements
Students must obtain a minimum of Grade H4 in the Higher Level Leaving Certificate paper in Mathematics or, alternatively places available (which may vary in number year to year) may be allocated to those candidates who have achieved the points requirement for the programme that year, who satisfy the general requirements for Matriculation in the College of Engineering and Informatics and who attain a Pass in the Engineering Maths Qualifying Examination. The places available will be allocated in strict order of merit based points attained in the Leaving Certificate. Due to capacity constraints, not all candidates who achieve a pass in the examination may receive an offer.
For A-Levels: A minimum of Grade C in Mathematics is required
English Language Requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no less than 5.5 in any one component; Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE): 176 overall; Cambridge C2 Advanced (CPE): 180 overall; TOEFL: 88 overall (7 Listening, 16 Speaking, 18 Writing, 8 Reading); Pearson PTE: 61 overall, no less than 48 in any one component.
Tuition
EUR
26,000