Engineering - Geotechnical & Structural Engineering - Sligo

This part-time online programme provides postgraduate training for Level 8 degree qualified professional and graduate Civil Engineers who require upskilling and higher education in the areas of Geotechnical and Structural Engineering. The programme is also attractive to experienced Civil Engineers who are seeking to move from a different area of expertise into the Geotechnical and /or Structural Engineering domains. Graduates of the programme can work as design or site engineers in the areas of Geotechnical / Structural Engineering at a level of responsibility appropriate to the increasingly complex and technical roles currently required by industry. The programme aims to provide upskilling to existing civil engineers working or intending to work in the Geotechnical / Structural Engineering domains. It also aims to provide a means for graduate engineers to meet the educational requirement for Chartered Engineer membership of Engineers Ireland, while at the same time developing advanced skills in Geotechnical and Structural Engineering. This is particularly relevant to Level 8 Civil Engineering graduates already in employment who wish to become Chartered Engineers.



Who should apply?

This programme provides a means for graduate engineers to meet the educational requirement for Chartered Engineer membership of Engineers Ireland, while at the same time developing advanced skills in Geotechnical and Structural Engineering. The programme is also attractive to experienced Civil Engineers who are seeking to move from a different area of expertise into the Geotechnical and /or Structural Engineering domains.

Geotechnical Engineering I

Soil - Structure Interaction

Design of Building Structures

Geotechnical Engineering II

Research Methods

Design of Bridge Structures

The minimum entry requirements are a second-class honours (2.2) award in a professionally accredited (Engineers Ireland Chartered Engineer with further learning or equivalent) Honours degree (Level 8) in Civil or Structural Engineering.



Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.

When to Apply

There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.

1 year part-time online delivery.



Study Hours

The Postgraduate Certificate consists of two semesters, with three modules per semester. Students will have weekly live lectures of 2 hours per module. Lectures typically take place in the evening after 6pm. It is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5-credit module to your studies. At Masters Level, students undertake a thesis and research a core topic related to the programme. Please visit the programme web pages for more details of study hour requirements.



On-Campus Attendance

Two on campus workshop days per semester. Attendance is optional. The workshops are broadcast live and are also recorded.

Start Date: September 2026.

Progression Pathways

Many of our Masters programmes are structured in a way that includes recognised entry and exit awards. This means that you can apply for part of Masters first and learn at your own pace or if you are unable to complete the full programme, you can still gain a recognised qualification. Our entry and exit awards typically include Postgraduate Certificate award and a Postgraduate Diploma award.



Graduates of the online Level 9 Postgraduate Certificate in Geotechnical & Structural Engineering are eligible to progress to the thesis component of the MEng. On completion of the programme the student will be awarded an MEng in Geotechnical Engineering with Structural Engineering if their research thesis is primarily focused on Geotechnical Engineering or an MEng in Structural Engineering with Geotechnical Engineering if their research thesis is primarily focused on Structural Engineering.