Mechanical Engineering courses

About Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (manufacturing, Process And Automation Systems) (mengsc) in University College Cork

This course is offered in response to sustained international demand for highly skilled graduates in mechanical engineering for manufacturing and process engineering industries. On completion of the course, you will be able to:

• show a thorough understanding of the principles and theoretical bases of modern manufacturing techniques, automation, and production processes
• identify appropriate manufacturing systems for different production requirements and analyse their performance
• apply appropriate technology, quality tools and manufacturing methodology to design, re-design and continuously improve the manufacturing operations of engineering companies
• plan, research, execute and oversee experiments and research projects, critically analyse and interpret data, and effectively disseminate results
• work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, be self-motivated, able to work independently and demonstrate leadership

Skills and Careers Information

In response to increasing demand for highly skilled graduates in the field of mechanical engineering applied to the manufacturing and pharma-chem industries, this course will produce mechanical engineering postgraduates who are proficient in the development and realisation of modern manufacturing, process and automation systems. This is achieved through developing an understanding of the concepts of manufacturing systems, and the skills to analyse, design and implement manufacturing systems in practice. This is combined with an understanding of process automation and operational management. The course will equip you with an-up-to date knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Applicants should have an honours degree in a related subject.
• Indian applicants will normally be required to achieve a first class/first division mark in their undergraduate programme at a good institution of higher education in India. At the discretion of academic departments, students with degrees awarded by top universities such as the University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, University of Calcutta, and the University of Pune, may be accepted with high second class/high second division marks. 

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: 6.5  Minimum individual sections 5.5
• TOEFL: TOEFL 90  Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing 17
• PTE: 63 Minimum individual sections 51

University College Cork Highlights

• MBA
• Accounting
• Education
• Economics
• Arts and Science
• Biotechnology
• Computer Science & IT
• Environmental Sciences
• Finance
• Science
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Movie,Acting and Photography
• Biology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Journalism
• Health Science
• View all courses