Key Facts

Entry requirements

NQAI Level 8 degree or equivalent. GPA 3.0 or equivalent. IELTS score of 6 or equivalent if applicable. This programme is available in a number of disciplines in engineering. Prior to making an application, applicants must contact the relevant professor in their chosen discipline to ensure that the programme is on offer and that an academic is available to supervise their studies.

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Available Places: Discretionary
Weighting: 60 ECTS
Mode of Study: Taught
Closing Date: Early application may result in an early offer; see offer round dates
Next Start Date: September 2012

Course Overview

The aim of the programme is to provide for the continuing professional education of practising engineers by enhancing an engineer’s existing knowledge or by enabling him/her to prepare for work in a different specialisation.

The programme also provides a modular path towards the Master of Engineering Design degree in that candidates who reach honours standards in the examinations may proceed to register for the Master of Engineering Design (MED) degree in lieu of graduating with the Higher Diploma. Candidates holding the Higher Diploma in Engineering will have enhanced career prospects in their chosen area of specialisation.

Course Outline

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.

Applications & Selection

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 Department, or the College of Engineering and Informatics Office.

T: +353 91 493 026 or +353 91 492 101
E: Engineering Department

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