Engineering - Structural Engineering - Cork
The programme of study is designed to progress your qualifications in the following ways:
Deepen your technical knowledge, skills and competences in the specialised field of Structural Engineering;
Prepare you to undertake the Institution of Structural Engineers
Professional Practice Examination by developing your structural analysis and design skills to an appropriate level;
Develop your ability to carry out in depth research in a chosen field of Engineering, to draw conclusions from the research and present research findings;
Broaden your knowledge in other areas such as Sustainability and Project Management;
You will have achieved the new educational standard required for the title Chartered Engineer.
Subjects taught
What is a Module?
A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.
For more information on approved modules for this course go to
https://www.mtu.ie/courses/crcsten9/
Entry requirements
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).
Application dates
EU Applicants - Full-time Mode of Delivery Deadline 31st May
Non-EU Applicants - Full-time/Part-Time Mode of Delivery Deadline 31st May
Non EU Applicants (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
Applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €500 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.
Note: You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply online' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.
Credits
M.Eng.: 90 ECTS
Duration
5 years part-time.
Fees
Full-time: EU Applicants €5,000
Part Time: EU Applicants €7,000
Non-EU Applicants: €12,000
Enrolment dates
Contact the college for the next start date.
Post Course Info
FURTHER STUDIES
Suitably qualified graduates in Structural Engineering may proceed to a research programme leading to a PhD Degree.