Mechanical Engineering - Limerick

The Master’s novel unified methodology incorporates a combination of Simulation of engineering components behaviour, Failure analysis, Material selection and characterisation, Product and Process design, Optimization methods that enables Design for performance and Innovation within a company. The programme will bridge the gap between theory and practice. While theoretical knowledge is essential, this Master program emphasizes the practical application of that knowledge.



The programme runs over 2.5 days per week, so students can avail of work placement if offered by potential industrial partners two to three days a week. The work placement is optional and not a mandatory requirement for students to take up.



There will be a total of 14 hours per week. Ten hours of classes will take place on campus and four hours will be delivered online.

1. A minimum Second Class Honours, Grade 2 (H2.2), in a Level 8 Mechanical Engineering degree OR related engineering discipline, or equivalent, from a recognised university or third-level college, or international equivalent engineering programme (as described above).



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2. Any qualification(s) deemed by the TUS as being equivalent to point 1. above, when taken in conjunction with relevant work experience.



Where applicants are non-native English language speakers, certified achievement in TOEFL or IELTS Standard English Language Competency Test will be required. An interview may be part of the admission process.

Factors taken into account in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance, and the availability of places.

1 year

Start date: September 2025

Location: Moylish Limerick

Upon successfully completing this program, graduates may pursue Level 9 or 10 programmes at TUS or other institutions.



Career Opportunities

The programme will create Industry-ready graduates who will be able to apply a methodology which is time saving and it does not require extensive experimentation, to real-world scenarios, whilst solving identified engineering problems, optimizing, and designing new products and processes.



Graduates of this programme will have the required skills for jobs in major Irish and multinational companies across a wide range of sectors: Biomedical and Medical device manufacturing and R&D, Biotechnology, Manufacturing, Automotive, Aeronautical, Automation, Construction, Energy, etc.



In addition, the course will provide graduates with the required educational standard to apply for Chartered Engineer status, fulfilling the requirements of Engineers Ireland for this internationally-recognised professional title.