About Mechatronics Meng in University of Limerick

The M.Eng in Mechatronics is a one year, full-time programme and the mode of operation is based on the modular system.  It consist of a taught component extending over two semesters, with a Mechatronics project taken over a third semester.

Aims

• To provide a competence in automated hardware and software systems and the ability to apply them to specific cases in a manufacturing setting.
• To provide a knowledge of trends and current approaches in manufacturing such e.g. Industry 4.0 and how these provide a competitive advantage in a global manufacturing context.
• To provide an insight to how automated manufacturing systems function in a global economy and to develop some management skills in this area.

The programme will equip graduates for careers manufacturing and automated manufacturing systems.

Typical careers include:

• Automation Engineer,
• Manufacturing Engineer
• Manufacturing systems group leaders, junior project managers, manufacturing line managers
• Research and Development Engineers
• Doctorate Postgraduate Studies

Academic qualification equivalents

• A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 60%*.
• Particular programmes may require an interview and/or work experience.  

         *The programmes listed below have specific entry requirements. Please read carefully if you are interested in applying to one of these       programmes.

Masters of Mechanical Engineering/Aeronautical Engineering

• Students are required to hold a four-year or a three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum average score of 70% or above and no backlogs.
• Students for both courses must also submit a written paper outlining the details of their Final Year Project as part of the application. 

MSc. Nursing

• A four-year or three-year honours degree in a relevant discipline from a first-level university. First-division results are required with a minimum overall grade of 65%.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5* with no less than 6.0 in any component.

  *Please note some programmes have a higher IELTS requirement.

  **Please note, we can only accept Academic IELTS. General IELTS will not be accepted. 

• TOEFL : 580 (paper based) or 90 (internet based)
• PTE: a minimum score of 61 (with no section score below 59)

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University of Limerick Cost of Living

The estimated cost of living for one academic year (9 months) at UL is: