Engineering - Civil Engineering - Environment & Energy - Cork Campus

The Department offers two taught MEng programmes specialising in the fields of

Structural and
Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy).

The programmes are fully accredited by Engineers Ireland as satisfying the new educational standard for the title Chartered Engineer.

Aim:

The taught Master of Engineering programmes are designed to:

deepen the postgraduate student's technical knowledge, skills and competences in the field of specialisation

develop an ability to carry out in depth research in a chosen field of Engineering, to draw conclusions from the research and present research findings

broaden knowledge in other areas such as Sustainability, Management, and Business

Additionally, the MEng in Structural Engineering programme will provide preparation for the Institute of Structural Engineers
Professional Practice Examinations by developing structural analysis and design skills.

Advance Entry: Part-time studies

Holders of existing Level 8 qualifications in Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering are eligible to apply for advanced entry to Year 4 or Year 5 of the programme. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis to determine the stage of entry (direct to Year 5, to Year 5 post Bridging Studies, or direct to Year 4).

Online application is open via the following options

1. Students who attain a minimum of a H2.2 standard in year 3 of the BEng (Hons) in Structural Engineering programme are eligible to apply to transfer to year 4 of the MEng in Civil Engineering (Environment and Energy) programme.

Full-time: Current MTU Year 3 students Deadline 20th June

2. Advance Entry: Full-time studies

Holders of existing Level 8 qualifications in Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering are eligible to apply for advanced entry to year 4 or year 5 of the programme.

Applications are assessed on a case by case basis to determine the stage of entry (direct to year 5, to Year 5 post Bridging Studies or direct to year 4).

Note for Non-EU students (Full-time)
You will need to upload evidence of your English language ability with the application. Students are required to produce a Study Visa from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for the course for which they have applied. For conditions attached to acquiring this please refer to the following website: http://www.inis.gov.ie

EU Applicants - Full-time Mode of Delivery Deadline 31st May

Non-EU Applicants - Full-time Mode of Delivery Deadline 31st May

3. Advance Entry: Part-time studies

Holders of a Level 8 qualification in Civil, Structural or Environmental Engineering are eligible to apply for advanced entry to year 4 or year 5 of the programme.

Holders of a Level 8 qualification in an Environmental Science who have relevant professional experience in the discipline are eligible to apply for advanced entry to year 4 of the programme.

Applications are assessed on a case by case basis to determine the stage of entry (direct to year 5, to year 5 post Bridging Studies or direct to year 4)

EU Applicants - Part-time Mode of Delivery Deadline 31st May

5 years part-time.

Duration and Delivery:
These programmes are delivered on a part-time basis, i.e. two academic years, requiring attendance on two evenings, and a Friday afternoon per week, in each semester.

Graduates have found employment with private sector firms such as JBA Consulting, GlaxoSmithKlein Ireland, RPS Group, MottMacDonald, Arup, O2 Environmental, JB Barry Consulting, DJF Consulting. Others have been employed by the Office of Public Works, Bord Gáis, and ESB International.