Engineering - Civil Engineering
Key Fact:
The MSc. in Civil Engineering offers a wide mix of structures, geotechnics, environmental & energy elective topics so applicants have the flexibility to focus their learning towards their preferred personal development path. Applicants can choose to complete a broad based civil MSc, or focus it more on the structures/ geotechnical or environmental/energy side.
Subjects taught
Programme Content
Semester 1
• Research Project
• Advanced Technical Communication for Engineers
Plus 3 technical electives* (each 6 credits) to be chosen from:
• Wind, Ocean & Hydro Energy
• Engineering for net zero carbon
• Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering
• Advanced Mechanics of Solids
• Finite Element Analysis
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
Plus 1 non-technical elective:
• Establishing International Ventures
Semester 2
• Research Project
Plus 3 technical electives* (each 6 credits) to be chosen from:
• Engineering a Circular Economy
• Advanced Structures
• Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
• Fracture Mechanics
• Non-Linear Finite Element Analysis
• Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Plasticity of Conventional and 3D Printed Metals
Plus 1 non-technical elective:
• International Business Consulting
Semester 3
• Research Project
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement to the programme is a 2:2, (Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, or closely related field.
Application dates
How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.
WHAT TO INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:
Qualification transcripts and/or certificates (including certified English translations if applicable)
A copy of your birth certificate or passport
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
• English language competency certificate
Duration
1 Year Full-Time.
Post Course Info
Graduates of the programme are highly employable, both nationally and internationally, across numerous civil engineering sub discipline areas including environmental and energy engineering; geotechnical engineering; structural engineering; water resources engineering; engineering for sustainability, and construction management.