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Engineering - Mechanical Engineering - Athlone

TUS - Athlone Campus

Course code
Level
Level 6
Award
Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
Technological University of the Shannon
Duration
2 years full-time.

Programme summary

This 2-year Level 6 Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering programme is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of mechanical engineering. The course covers various aspects of the field, ensuring you gain a comprehensive understanding of how to apply your knowledge to solve problems and improve the functionality of machines and systems.

Entry requirements

Leaving Certificate Grade O6 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be mathematics and a language (English or Irish). QQI Any QQI level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have one specified mathematics module included: C20139 Mathematics or C20174 Mathematics for Engineering or C20175 Mathematics for Computing or 5N1833 Mathematics or 5N18396 Maths for Information Technology or 5N0556 Maths for Stem or LCE Maths. International Applicants International applicants should apply directly to the Global Office at TUS, allowing plenty of time for completing the visa process. Applications for September start should be made by 1st June at the latest to ensure visas are processed in time. You should familiarise yourself with visa processing times for your country of origin to ensure you make a timely application.

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