The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Manufacturing Engineering is a two-year Level 8 add-on degree designed primarily for graduates of the Level 7 BEng in Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent engineering qualifications). The course prepares engineers to operate at the cutting edge of modern manufacturing practice, placing particular emphasis on computer-integrated manufacturing, advanced digital design, production planning, and automated operational control. Beyond technical systems, the programme integrates critical commercial and managerial functions, enabling graduates to align automated manufacturing processes with broader business strategy.
Practical Learning & System Integration
The curriculum focuses on high-level digital execution and enterprise-wide technical integration:
Computer-Integrated Manufacturing: Applied training in connecting advanced computer systems to streamline product design, shop-floor automation, and production scheduling.
Commercial & Managerial Integration: Bridging pure engineering processes with business functions, supply chain management, and enterprise resource planning (ERP).
Advanced Technical Problem-Solving: Utilizing digital twin, simulation, and data-driven systems to optimize manufacturing efficiency and operational control.
Coursework
The Level 8 honours curriculum covers advanced computer systems, production strategy, and industrial business operations:
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Manufacturing (CAM): Advanced 3D modelling, computer-aided engineering analysis, tooling design, and CAM integration.
Production Planning & Operations Control: Modern operations strategy, inventory control, lean methodologies, and automated scheduling systems.
Computer-Integrated Enterprise Systems: Integrating business processes with computer-assisted manufacturing, robotics, and shop-floor data collection.
Manufacturing Business Functions & Management: Financial planning, project management, regulatory compliance, and quality systems within high-tech manufacturing environments.
Career Opportunities
Graduates earn a prestigious Level 8 honours degree that opens senior engineering, technical management, and specialist consultancy roles across biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, aerospace, automotive, and high-tech manufacturing:
Progression to Master’s (MSc / MEng) and Doctoral (PhD) Research Programmes in Manufacturing, Engineering Management, or Robotics
Upon completion of the BSc (Honours), graduates possess the advanced digital toolset, business acumen, and high-level engineering capabilities required to lead smart manufacturing initiatives and drive technological innovation in modern enterprise environments.
SUSI Funding for Part-time Undergrad Courses
Applicants for 2026/2027 may be eligible to apply for the part-time SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) funding scheme which provides fee contribution grants for students studying certain part-time undergraduate programmes.
This programme is delivered in a flexible blended mode on Tuesday and Thursdays from 7pm-10pm and alternate Saturdays, 9.30am -1.30pm over a two year period. The majority of the content is delivered online via live lectures on Zoom, with recordings of these live lectures made available also where feasible. Students are only required to be present on campus for typically 1 - 1.5 full days in total for practical work, in just two of the four programme semesters.
Course assessment is comprised of a combination of examinations and ongoing continuous assessment work. Exams are scheduled to take place at the end of each semester.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Embedded Programming
Manufacturing Execution Systems
Sustainability & Validation
Process Technology
Process Control for Manufacturing
Engineering Technology Project Specification
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Materials & Manufacturing Technology
Lean & Six Sigma
Operations Strategy & Innovation
Facility Simulation & Reliability
Engineering Technology Project Implementation
Design for Manufacture & 3D Printing
Applicants must have successfully completed the BEng in Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
Graduates achieving an honours degree may progress onto the MSc in Innovative Technology Engineering or similar postgraduate programmes.
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering course have found employment in the following areas:
