About Master Engineering Qualifier A - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering in Dublin City University

For those students who do not meet the normal Masters entry requirements, but have a level 7 degree in in Mechanical and / or Manufacturing Engineering plus 3 years relevant experience, this course offers an alternative entry route to the MEng in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering programme. Successful completion of the Qualifier A programme allows the student to progress to the MEng programme, from which Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate exit awards are also possible. The credits from the qualifier are carried forward to the MEng programme.

This is a one year, part-time course. Areas covered include Finite Element Analysis, Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, Mechanical Engineering System Simulation, Design for Manufacture and Assembly and Operations Research.

Careers

Candidates who successfully complete the Masters Qualifier may transfer to the MEng in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering programme.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Typically, you need a First Class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised top ranked university and/or affiliated colleges with a minimum of 60% average across all semesters. Students who have studied at a lower tiered institution may be considered with an overall average mark of 65% or above.  

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS for Postgraduate Taught Programmes: Overall score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one skill.  Additionally DCUBS require 6.5 in Speaking and Writing.
• TOEFL: Total Score of 92. DCU Business School additionally requires all section scores 21 or above.
• PTE Academic: Minimum score of 63, with no section score below 59

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Dublin City University Average Tution fees And Other Expenses

Foreign students who wish to enrol at Dublin City University must be aware of the associated costs in order to budget appropriately and apply for scholarships when needed. The tuition costs for well-known programmes and other expenses related to studying in Ireland are covered below.

Tuition Fee for Dublin City University

Here are the details of the UG and PG fees for international students planning to study at any of the following faculties. 

Dublin City University Cost of Living

The cost of living here includes monthly expenses an international student would require to study at Dublin City University: