Requirements
General Entry Requirements:
• A Primary Honours degree, Level 8 with an award of H2.2 (NFQ level 8 qualification) Honours degree in Mechanical and/or Manufacturing Engineering

OR

• A level 8 (NFQ level 8 qualification) Honours degree in other areas of engineering (Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, etc.)
• Both cases are subject to an interview if deemed necessary by the Chair of the Programme or Head of School.
• Candidates are expected to have educational qualifications of a standard equivalent to those outlined above. In addition, where such candidates are non-native speakers of the English language they must satisfy the University of their competency in the English language.

Application Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the programme is full or until:

Spring 2025: only the General major pathway will be opened for Spring 2025
Closing date for non-EU applicants is 6th December 2024.
Closing date for EU applicants is 6th December 2024.

Autumn 2025:
Closing date for non-EU applicants is 1st July 2025.
Closing date for EU applicants is 30th August 2025.

Note applicants who require a study visa for the purposes of studying at DCU, are advised to apply as early as possible.

Application Queries
For EU applicant queries, please visit
https://www.dcu.ie/registry/eu-postgraduate-taught-admissions or email [email protected]

For non EU applicant queries, please visit
https://www.dcu.ie/registry/international-admissions-undergraduate-and-postgraduate or email [email protected]

All applicants should apply through DCU's Student Application Portal - view Application weblink above

• Provide Academic Transcripts for each and every year of study with English translation if applicable.

• If applicable, evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements. Please see link https://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml

Commencement of Programme:
The programme commences in January 2025 for the General entry pathway only.

The programme commences in September 2025 for all majors.

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.