Master of Engineering Design (MED)—
full-time and part-time
College of Engineering & Informatics
Key facts
Entry requirements
NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent. GPA 3.0 or equivalent. IELTS score of 6 or equivalent if applicable.
Additional requirements
None
Duration:
1 year, full-time, 2 years, part-time
Next start date: Not on offer for academic year 2012/13
ECTS weighting: 60 ECTS each year
Average intake: Discretionary
Closing date:
Not on offer for academic year 2012/13
Taught
Course overview
The aim of the programme is to provide for the continuing professional education of practising engineers. Emphasis is placed on practical engineering design rather than on engineering research. This programme will consist of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and year’s work.
Candidates will be required to present for examination in four subjects. The subjects shall be chosen by the student in consultation with the relevant Professor from a range of subjects available in the College. Assessment will also be based on a thesis on the topic of the project.
This programme is available in a number of disciplines in Engineering although it will not be available in Civil Engineering. Prior to making an application for this programme, applicants must contact the relevant department to ensure that the programme is on offer and that an academic is available to act as supervisor.
Course outline
This programme is run in a series with the Higher Diploma in Engineering programme. Assessment will be based on a typed and bound thesis on the topic of the project.
Applications and selections
Course not on Offer for academic year 2012/13
Applications are made online via The Postgraduate Applications Centre (PAC). Relevant PAC application code(s) above.
Find out more
Contact any Engineering Professor, Head of Discipline, or the College of Engineering Office.
T: +353 91 493 026 or + 353 91 492 101
