Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
MEng
Programme Code CR_CSTEN_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 10
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 300
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2024
Department CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Field of Study 5822 - Civil Engineering
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A wide and systematic knowledge of scientific principles and the design process in Structural Engineering; an understanding of the key parameters and the technical, economic, environmental and social issues pertaining to Structural Engineering
PO2 Knowledge - Kind A critical awareness of current issues in Structural Engineering, a knowledge of the latest mathematical, scientific and ICT techniques and their limitations in their practical application to ill defined complex problems of Structural Engineering
PO3 Skill - Range Mastery of a range of specialised research and design tools and methods of investigation and analysis in the field of Structural Engineering; the ability to use engineering principles to design and develop new solutions to complex Structural Engineering problems
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to select appropriate advanced skills and use new methods required for novel situations and the ability to develop, to a high level, new skills in emerging techniques as required in Structural Engineering design and analysis; the ability to undertake analysis of a design and justify decisions throughout a particular design process
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to act at a variety of professional levels, particularly in the initiation, development and promotion of design solutions in Structural Engineering; the ability to identify potential projects and opportunities, conduct appropriate research and undertake the design and development of solutions to ill-defined and complex engineering problems
PO6 Competence - Role The technical competence necessary to take significant responsibility for the work of individuals and groups, lead and initiate activity in Structural Engineering
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to evaluate their own learning, identify knowledge gaps, and take responsibility for the pursuit of academic professional development pathways
PO8 Competence - Insight An awareness of the impacts of Structural Engineering infrastructure on society and the ability to critically evaluate the technical, economic, environmental and social implications of Structural Engineering solutions.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
CIVL6034 Design Graphics DES WALSH 1 5
CHEM6001 Engineering Chemistry Donagh OMahony 5 5
MATH6005 Engineering Maths 101 David Goulding 5 5
MECH6009 Engineering Mechanics DES WALSH 4 5
PHYS6003 Engineering Physics 1 Donagh OMahony 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
DESI6031 AEC Design Thinking DES WALSH 3 5
MATH6031 Engineering Computing 1 David Goulding 2 5
MATH6006 Engineering Maths 102 David Goulding 5 5
CIVL6006 Mechanics of Materials DES WALSH 4 5
CIVL6013 Properties of Materials DES WALSH 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR6021 3D Built Environment Modelling DES WALSH 2 5
INTR7018 Collaborative BIM 1 DES WALSH 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MATH7006 Engineering Mathematics 211 David Goulding 5 5
CIVL6031 Health and Safety - Built Env DES WALSH 3 5
CIVL7012 Soil Mechanics and Geology DES WALSH 4 5
CIVL7034 Solid Mechanics and Structures DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL7028 Struct Steel & Timber Design DES WALSH 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MATH7015 Numerical Methods 1 David Goulding 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL7027 Civil & Struc Eng Construction DES WALSH 2 5
CIVL7003 Communication DES WALSH 4 5
MECH7006 Fluid Mechanics NIALL MORRIS 4 5
CIVL7035 Land Surveying Data Capture DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL7026 Reinforced Concrete Design DES WALSH 4 5
CIVL7036 Structural Analysis of Beams & DES WALSH 1 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL8007 Engineer in Society DES WALSH 3 5
MATH8003 Engineering Mathematics 311 David Goulding 4 5
CIVL8036 RC Design &Concrete Technology DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL8034 Structural Modelling DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL8033 Water Services Engineering DES WALSH 1 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
INTR8044 GIS and Remote Sensing DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL8011 Harbour & Coastal Engineering DES WALSH 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL8031 AEC Project & Contract Mgmt DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL8008 Environmental & Energy Eng DES WALSH 4 5
CIVL8010 Geotechnical Engineering DES WALSH 3 5
CIVL8035 River Basin Engineering DES WALSH 1 5
STAT8005 Statistics for Engineering David Goulding 3 5
CIVL8027 Steel & Timber Design Studio DES WALSH 3 5
 

Year 4 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL8038 Adv. Struct. Design & Fire Eng DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL8039 Advanced Structural Analysis DES WALSH 1 5
CIVL8009 Foundation Engineering DES WALSH 3 5
INTR8032 Interdisciplinary Project JOSEPH HARRINGTON 1 5
CIVL8032 Prestressed Concrete and Mason DES WALSH 1 5
INTR9005 Sustainability in Engineering DES WALSH 4 5

Year 4 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC8017 Work Placement (MEng) DES WALSH 2 30
 

Year 5 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL9001 Adv Geotech and Foundation Eng DES WALSH 4 5
CIVL9005 Bridge Engineering DES WALSH 3 5
MECH9001 Computational Solid Modelling MATTHEW COTTERELL 1 5
INTR9006 Engineering Research Skills DES WALSH 2 5
CIVL9004 Structural Engineering DES WALSH 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR9007 Eng. Project Management DES WALSH 3 5
INTR9017 Infrastructure Asset Mgmt DES WALSH 2 5

Year 5 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR9019 Eng. Project Realisation DES WALSH 1 20
CIVL9003 Structural Design Office (Exp) DES WALSH 4 10