Program Overview

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Sustainable Infrastructure)

Overview

The Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Sustainable Infrastructure) is designed to provide Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering graduates, and graduates from closely related disciplines, with specialized skills and knowledge in technical design for Sustainable Infrastructure.

Course Details

Course Title

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering (Sustainable Infrastructure)

TU Code

TU213A

NFQ Level

Level 9

Award Type

Major

Award

Master of Engineering

ECTS Credits

90

Duration

2-3 years

Course Type

Postgraduate

Mode of Study

Part Time

Method of Delivery

On-Campus

Commencement Date

September 2025

Location

Bolton Street

Fees

€4,950 Total Fee

What is Civil Engineering (Sustainable Infrastructure)?

The need to embed sustainability principles in the design of critical infrastructures has become essential to deliver innovative solutions that meet the requirements for achieving the future sustainable driving agenda, in particular, climate change and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• An honors degree, with a minimum attainment of second-class honors grade 2, in Civil/Structural/Environmental Engineering or a closely-related discipline. The degree should be of four years duration and accredited by the relevant professional body.
• Any qualification(s) deemed by TU Dublin as being equivalent to the above, when taken in conjunction with relevant work experience.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the course will be equipped with advanced knowledge and a range of analytical and critical thinking skills that qualify them to undertake energy, water, transport, structure, and geotechnical cutting-edge designs of critical sustainable infrastructures at international standards.

Course Content

The course consists of 12 taught modules each worth five European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits and a Research Project module worth 30 ECTS credits, giving the program a total ECTS credits value of 90.

Module List

• Entrepreneurship for Engineers (ENTR1950) - 5 ECTS credits - Mandatory
• Innovation and Knowledge Management (MECH9002) - 5 ECTS credits - Mandatory
• Research Methods (RESM1950) - 5 ECTS credits - Mandatory
• Statistical Analysis for Engineers (STAT1950) - 5 ECTS credits - Mandatory
• Introduction to Sustainable Infrastructure (CIVL9000) - 5 ECTS credits - Mandatory
• Finite Elements in Civil & Structural Engineering (CIVL9001) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Water Resources and Quality Management (CIVL9002) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Climate Resilient Infrastructure (CIVL9003) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Transport Planning & Simulation (CIVL9004) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Traffic Management & Road Safety (CIVL9005) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Energy Infrastructure (CIVL9006) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Waste and Environmental Management Systems (CIVL9007) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Foundation Engineering (CIVL9007) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Structural Stability (STRT9000) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Structural Dynamics (STRT9001) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional
• Civil Engineering Management & Practice (CIVL9009) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional (for part-time students only)
• Urban Design Engineering (CIVL9010) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional (for part-time students only)
• Construction Safety - Project Supervisor Design Process (CIVL9011) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional (for part-time students only)
• Designing for Safety in Construction (CIVL9012) - 5 ECTS credits - Optional (for part-time students only)
• Sustainable Infrastructure Research Project (CIVL9008) - 30 ECTS credits - Core

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used to assess the taught modules, including assignments (group and individual), short tests, and formal examinations. The Research Project module is assessed using presentations and the final dissertation. End-of-semester formal examinations are held in January and May.

Schedule

Modules are delivered over one and two academic years for full and part-time students respectively. Lectures are arranged to accommodate part-time students particularly to ensure minimal time away from work. Previous timetables are available on request. Each semester has a total duration of 15 weeks, with twelve weeks of class contact time, one week of review activities, and two weeks of formal examinations. Full and part-time students attend the same classes.