MEngSc Structural Engineering

Program Overview

The MEngSc Structural Engineering program offers advanced training in structural analysis, design, and research, empowering graduates to tackle complex problems in the field. Tailored with core and optional modules, the program fosters multidisciplinary collaboration with architecture, culminating in a research project supervised by industry-leading academic staff. Graduates are well-positioned for successful careers in structural engineering, contracting, and project management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This MEngSc Structural Engineering program is designed for graduates with a Civil or Structural Engineering background who wish to specialize in Structural Engineering. It offers a combination of core and optional modules, allowing students to tailor their learning to their specific interests. The program aims to provide advanced learning in Structural Engineering, equipping students with the ability to:

• Identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex structural engineering problems.
• Design and conduct experiments.
• Apply standard and specialized research tools and methods to solve problems in new and emerging areas of Structural Engineering.
The program emphasizes the development of skills essential for lifelong learning and professional development in a constantly evolving field.

Outline:

The program is delivered over two semesters of lectures, tutorials, studio work, and group/individual project work, followed by a final summer semester dedicated to a structural engineering research project.

Modules:

• Core Modules: The program includes core modules covering topics such as structural dynamics, bridge engineering, structural design, and professional engineering.
• Optional Modules: Students can choose from a range of optional modules to specialize in areas of interest.
• Multidisciplinary Modules: The program incorporates collaborative modules with the School of Architecture, providing students with a multidisciplinary learning experience.
• Research Project: The final summer semester is dedicated to a research project, allowing students to apply their specialist knowledge to develop new concepts and ideas under the supervision of research-active academic staff.

Assessment:

Assessment is a combination of:

• End-of-semester examinations: These assess students' understanding of the course material.
• Continuous assessment: This includes individual assignments, practical laboratory work, group projects, leadership roles in modules for undergraduate students, and a series of presentations, a written thesis, and an oral examination for the research project.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a combination of experienced academic staff and senior industry practitioners, providing students with both conceptual and managerial perspectives essential for a successful career in structural engineering.

Careers:

Graduates of this program typically pursue careers in:

• Structural engineering consultancy
• Engineering contracting
• Construction management
• Project planning
These roles can be found both in Ireland and abroad. Graduates with a Masters degree can expect more responsibility, faster professional progression, and earlier career advancement.

Other:

• The program is delivered by a School ranked in the top 200 in the QS world subject rankings.
• The program framework, with 60 credits of coursework and 30 credits of a research project, is designed to be efficient.
• The program provides a smooth transition between undergraduate and postgraduate material.
• The program effectively prepares students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a structural engineering career.

| | Domestic(EEA) | International (Non EEA) | | --------- | --------- | --------- | | Full Time | € 9300 | € 29100 | | Part Time | € 4750 | € 14550 |