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).

OR

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.

Start date: September 2025
Location: Moylish Limerick

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.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

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.

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.