BEng in Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering: Fees & Entry Requirements at Dublin City University, Ireland

BEng in Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering

Ireland

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What will I learn?

This programme merges practical engineering with theory. It provides rigorous engineering training and will be accredited by Engineers Ireland, but it also encompasses extensive learning around climate and sustainability issues. If you care deeply about the environment, but would also like to finish university as a mechanical engineer with additional skills in sustainability, this is the perfect course for you.While a student on this course, you’ll use new technologies to learn through immersive challenge-based learning. You’ll also get plenty of hands-on experience in building and making mechanical systems in DCU’s cutting-edge engineering labs. You also have the option to study a language and can spend some time studying overseas. All students also complete an INTRA work placement in third year. Industry partners play an active role in creating and developing the course material, and will join in mentoring, workshops, challenge-based learning and other aspects of the course. They’re also always ready to share more about the extensive range of career opportunities that await mechanical engineers with sustainability expertise

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering and Computing

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
€16,400.00 (14,82,955) per year
Accommodation - College Park Apartments (Single) - 6758 (Per Year)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February 2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

DCU Glasnevin Campus

Dublin 9,

Glasnevin,

Dublin,

D09 V209, Leinster, Republic of Ireland

Entry requirements

For international students

GCE A LEVELS

General Certificate in Education qualifications must meet one of the following requirements, in addition to any specific programme requirements.

  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C plus 4 GCE O levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 2 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 2 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.
  • 2 GCE A Levels at Grade C, plus 1 GCE AS Level at Grade C, plus 3 GCE O Levels at Grade C, which must include the subjects Mathematics and English.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or have an equivalent qualification.

English language Requirements

  • Irish Leaving Certificate English - O6/H7
  • GCE A-Level English Language - Grade D
  • IELTS ACADEMIC - Composite score of 6.5 or above, with no less than 6.0 in any one component
  • TOEFL - 237 (computer-based), 580 (paper-based test)
  • TOEFL iBT - Total Score of 92
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) - Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
  • English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP) - C1
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) - 63 (with a minimum of 59 in all components)
  • Duolingo - Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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