Course Overview

Admission to a research degree is at the discretion of the potential supervisor and is based on a proposal from the applicant following discussions with the member of staff whose academic area of interest is most appropriate.

Programmes Available

MEngSc (Industrial Engineering), full-time
MEngSc (Industrial Engineering), part-time
MApplSc (Industrial Engineering), full-time
MApplSc (Industrial Engineering), part-time
ME (Industrial Engineering), part-time

Applications are made online via the University of Galway Postgraduate Applications System

Associated

Learning Outcomes

Entry Requirements

MEngSc—Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or equivalent, at Second Class Honours Grade One level or above.

MApplSc
—Honours degree from a recognised university or third level college or a Pass degree with at least three years relevant experience.

ME
—Bachelor of Engineering degree and have proven engineering or research experience in a position of considerable responsibility.

Who’s Suited to This Course

Current research projects

Current funded research opportunity

Work Placement

Related Student Organisations

Career Opportunities

Find a Supervisor / PhD Project

If you are still looking for a potential supervisor or PhD project or would like to identify the key research interests of our academic staff and researchers, you can use our online portal to help in that search

Research Areas

  • Ergonomics; human factors aspects of manufacturing/ integrated management systems; computer aided ergonomics. Integration of ergonomics; health and safety; quality and environment.
  • Quality management systems; environmental management systems; safety management systems; operations management.
  • Enterprise modelling; product and process development; innovation management.
  • Logistics, operations strategy, and business operations.
  • Statistical techniques of production and process control; process accreditation.

Researcher Profiles

Course Fees

Fees: EU

€5,750 p.a. (€5,890 including levy) 2024/25

Fees: Non EU

€15,000 p.a. (€15,140 including levy) 2024/25

Extra Information


EU Part time: Year 1 €4,250 p.a. (€4,390 including levy) 2024/25


All students, irrespective of funding, must pay the student levy of €140.

Contact Us

Ms. Mary Hardiman
T +353 91 492 223
E mary.hardiman@universityofgalway.ie
https://indeng.nuigalway.ie/