Engineering - Structural Engineering

Studying this Masters, you will cover a wide range of topics not traditionally covered in undergraduate degrees; the programme includes specialist modules in structural dynamics, bridge engineering, structural design and professional engineering. You will also learn how to work in a multidisciplinary setting through combined modules with Architecture students. Structural engineering is a continually evolving profession, and through the third Trimester Research Project you will learn how to apply this specialist knowledge to develop new concepts and ideas under the supervision of research active academic staff. This programme will distinguish you as having specialist knowledge in the area of Structural Engineering and provide you with a competitive edge over your peers in the job market. Modules are taught by a combination of experienced academic staff and senior industry practitioners to provide students with the conceptual and managerial perspectives vital to a successful career in structural engineering.



- Multidisciplinary learning through collaborative modules with the School of Architecture and industry

- Advanced taught modules in structural design, conservation and sustainability

- Application of specialist knowledge to solve problems in new or emerging structural engineering applications

- This programme is delivered by a School ranked in the top 200 in the QS world subject rankings.



Please note for the part time version it is the full-time programme taken over two years. Lectures take place during the working week; however, the schedule allows more flexibility for those working. Typically, in Year 1, a student would take 4 modules in Trimester 1 and 4 modules in Trimester 2. In Year 2, a student would take the Structural Research Project module and the remaining taught modules.

Stage 1 Core Modules

ARCT40030 Realising Built Projects Autumn 5

CVEN40390 Innovation Leadership Autumn 5

CVEN40550 Structural Dynamics Autumn 5

CVEN40610 Advanced Materials Autumn 5

CVEN40770 Analysis of Structures 3 Autumn 5

STAT40690 Quantitative Methods for Engineers Autumn 5

CVEN40600 Structural Research Project Year-long (12 months) 30



Stage 1 Options - A) Min 5 of:

SPRING OPTIONS: Select 30 credits of Options in the Spring Trimester.

ARCT40870 Agency: Design / Build Spring 5

CVEN40050 Design of Structures 3 Spring 5

CVEN40120 Bridge Engineering Spring 5

CVEN40210 Geotechnics 4 Spring 5

CVEN40500 Engineering Design Project Spring 10

MEEN30130 Energy Systems in Buildings I Spring 5

MEEN40430 Professional Engineering (Management) Spring 5

- An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ level 8) with minimum 2:1 award or international equivalence in a Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering degree programme.

- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/

- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes



You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.

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1 Year Full-Time(T279),

2 Years Part-Time (T314).

T279 MEngSc in Structural Engineering Master of Engineering Science Full-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught



T314 MEngSc in Structural Engineering Master of Engineering Science Part-Time

Commencing September 2025

Graduate Taught

Career & Graduate Study Opportunity

Our graduates would typically follow careers in structural engineering consultancy, engineering contracting, construction management, project planning both in Ireland and abroad. Employed at Masters levels graduates can expect more responsibility, and faster professional progression, earlier in their careers.



Graduates have progressed to career opportunities in a broad range of internationally recognised companies including: Roughan O’Donovan, Arup, Sisk, Jacobs, RPS, OCSC, Walls, Ward & Burke, and Mott McDonald amongst others.