Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Course Overview

This course is designed for postgraduate students who hold a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field and who are interested in pursuing a career in the development of zero-carbon technologies and sustainable energy systems.



This programme is suitable for those who want to expand their knowledge and skills in the design, development, and implementation of zero-carbon technologies, including renewable energy systems, energy storage systems, and energy efficiency measures. It is also suitable for those interested in understanding the environmental impacts of energy production and consumption and the policy frameworks surrounding the transition to a zero-carbon future.



This programme is also ideal for professionals who are already working in the field of mechanical engineering, renewable energy, or related areas and who are seeking to upskill or change their career path towards the development of zero-carbon technologies and sustainable energy systems.



Course Structure

The M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering is worth 90 ECTS, with students taking 60 ECTS of taught modules and a 30 ECTS research project and dissertation. This M.Sc. course can be taken as either a full-time 1-year or a part-time 2 to 3-year postgraduate course. Alternatively, candidates may choose to study for a Postgraduate Diploma (60 ECTS) or a Postgraduate certificate (30 ECTS) by selecting from various taught module options. The Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate certificate awards do not include a research project. Part-time students may follow the staged award part of 3 years of study

The M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering consists of taught modules and a research project.



Mechanical Engineering mandatory modules include: Research Project; Research Methods.



Students can customise their degree with a range of modules, which include: Advanced Thermal Fluid Sciences; Engineering Vibrations and Noise; Control Engineering II; Instrumentation and Experimental Techniques; Introduction to Computational; Fluid Mechanics; Micro and Precision Manufacturing; Supply Chain Management; Safety Management Systems and Risk Assessment; Wind Energy; Energy Policy and Building Energy Demand; Wave and Hydro Energy; Transportation Policy; Advanced Spatial Analysis using GIS; Finite Element Analysis; Medical Device Design Innovation Project; Tissue Engineering; Biomechanics; Biomaterials; Turbomachinery; Deep Learning and its Applications; Low Carbon Transport Technology; Low Carbon Power Technology; Geo-resources and Carbon Impact; Cyber-physical Systems and Control.

Admission is normally restricted to graduates who have achieved an upper second-class honours degree (2.1), or better, in engineering, science, computing, statistics, mathematics or a related discipline. Well-qualified candidates or industry professionals from other numerate disciplines who have sufficient knowledge of engineering and science, may also be considered.



English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements. For more details of qualifications that meet Band B, see the English Language Requirements page

Closing Date: 31st July 2026

1 year full-time / 2 or 3 years part-time

Next Intake: September 2026

Career Opportunities

Graduates have pursued careers in R&D and in high-tech sectors such as medical devices and aerospace, as well as PhD research.