CAO Code LY617

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Engineering (Ord)

Mechanical Engineering

3 years / Level 7 / Full-time

Is this course for me?

Our Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a three-year course where you will immerse yourself in a world of innovation and possibilities. If it moves, you can be sure that a mechanical engineer is at the heart of that movement, harnessing their skills to bring machines and equipment to life.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Mathematics 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Science	Mandatory	5	5
	Introduction to Mechanical Engineering	Mandatory	5	4
	Introduction to Electronic Engineering	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Technology and Drawing 1	Mandatory	10	8
2	Engineering Technology and Drawing 2	Mandatory	10	8
	Mechanics 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Mathematics 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Electrical Technology	Mandatory	5	5
	PLC Control 1	Mandatory	5	4

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Mathematics 3	Mandatory	5	4
	Mechanical Design & Manufacturing 1	Mandatory	10	8
	Mechanics 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Thermodynamics & Battery Technology	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Materials Science	Mandatory	5	4
4	Mechanical Design & Manufacturing 2	Mandatory	10	8
	Mechanics 3	Mandatory	5	4
	Pneumatics	Mandatory	5	4
	Instrumentation	Mandatory	5	4
	Mathematics 4	Mandatory	5	4

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
5	Design Project 1	Mandatory	5	3
	Engineering Management 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Mathematics 5	Mandatory	5	4
	PLC Control 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Mechanical Design 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Mechanics 4	Mandatory	5	4
6	Mechanics 5	Mandatory	5	4
	Hydraulics	Mandatory	5	4
	Mechanical Design 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Engineering Management 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Mathematics 6	Mandatory	5	4
	Project 1	Mandatory	5	4

Add-on Courses

On successful completion of this programme, learners may transfer to the following programmes at LYIT:

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate
Minimum Points Score 160
Minimum Five O6/H7
Maths O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7

For FE Applicants and Mature Applicants information click here

Number of Places	40

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Student Experience

-- John Callaghan

I began my studies in January 2010 as a mature student embarking on a Certificate in Preparatory Studies for Higher Education. Having come from a hands-on background within the engineering and fishing industries, I found this short course to be extremely beneficial before enrolling in 2010 on my degree of choice, a BEng in Mechanical Engineering.

As a mature student I found this course initially to be very challenging but with the help and approachable nature of each lecturer, every query was answered.

LYIT is a great place to study. The staff & facilities provide for a relaxed atmosphere and the hands-on approach within the course was second to none. The knowledge and the qualifications I gained at LYIT throughout my degree have provided me with many career routes and finally led me to a Quality Manager for Roadbridge Ltd., a natural gas transmission industry.

-- Matthew Havlin

Since graduating from LYIT in 2014, I have been working as a Sales Engineer for Atlas Copco under their Compressor Technique area.

Atlas Copco’s Compressor Technique is one of four areas in which the group operates. This business area provides industrial compressors, vacuum solutions, gas and process compressors and expanders, air and gas treatment equipment and air management systems.

The principles I learned while studying in LYIT gave me a strong basis to move into a job where an understanding of both the engineering behind different customers’ processes and how to best meet their requirements are required. On a daily basis I use the principles learned in Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Business and Contracts Law, all provided during my course.

The Engineering Department at LYIT gave me the basis required and a well-rounded education so that I could move forward with pursuing the Engineering path which was must suited to me.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Manufacturing
Automation
Medical Devices
Aeronautical

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Product Designer
Technical Sales Manager
Process Engineer
Maintenance Technican/Engineer
Research Engineer
General Manager
Production Manager

Employer Testimonials

-- Randox Teoranta

At Randox Teoranta, we’re proud to lead the way when it comes to global diagnostic research and development. Our next-generation site in Dungloe, Co. Donegal, has not only produced a range of innovative stroke and digestive health arrays in the last few years, but also the pioneering of an Alzheimers’ disease test with the potential to revolutionise the way dementia sufferers are diagnosed.

Our scientific breakthroughs, however, are not just a victory for our scientists – they’re equally the triumph of our talented mechanical design engineers, electronic design engineers, embedded systems engineers and software developers who design and create the technology on which these new arrays are used. This means that not only is our science a world-first, but so is our technology. For that reason, we often look to the Letterkenny Institute of Technology where we know we can find technology placement students and graduates of the highest standard – in knowledge, skill, attitude and employability. Students from LYIT have been instrumental in the design and production of some of our machines which are now sold to labs around the world – most notably the RX Misano, Evidence MultiStat and Evidence Evolution. Currently, nine of our 25 engineers and software developers have come from LYIT and we hope to continue this trend in the future. We look forward to continuing to nurture our bond with LYIT over the coming years.

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.lyit.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Fees

EU Fees:

Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6406 / +353 (0)74 918 6410

Head of Department Dr. Paddy Hannigan
Email: paddy.hannigan@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6401

School and Department
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Electronic and Mechanical