Engineering (by Module) (M.Sc.)

Course details

The MSc (by module) is designed to provide a flexible route to a master’s qualification for students who have completed a bachelor’s degree. The degree spans a range of disciplines. Each student assembles a coherent group of modules focusing on a particular theme with the guidance and approval of a study committee. This facilitates a multidisciplinary approach to their studies and in particular their research project.

The MSc (by module) has a broader appeal to EU and non-EU students who wish to do a taught master’s degree in areas other than those specialized masters programmes currently offered. The structure will appeal to students who wish to do a general degree and also to those who arrive with a particular area of interest that requires a more flexible and multidisciplinary approach.

Course Structure

The M.Sc. in Engineering (by module) consists of taught modules and a project together amounting to 90 ECTS. The taught component comprises modules totaling 60 ECTS credits. In the first semester, candidates pursuing the course must take modules worth at least 25 ECTS. In the second semester, candidates pursuing the course must take the balance of the ECTS. M.Sc. candidates will, in addition, complete a substantial research project and submit a dissertation which accounts for a further 30 ECTS to be eligible for the award of the degree.

Modules: All candidates are required to take the following module(s):

• Research Methods module (5 credits)

In addition, candidates may select modules totaling 55 credits from the following list:

From the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering:

• Flow induced vibration and fluid structure interaction [5 credits]
• Advanced materials [5 credits]
• Advanced thermal fluid sciences [5 credits]
• Human factors [5 credits]
• Advanced manufacturing [5 credits]
• Supply chain management [5 credits]
• Micro and Precision Manufacturing [5 credits]
• Medical devices [10 credits]
• Tissue engineering [5 credits]
• Biomechanics [5 credits]
• Biomaterials [5 credits]
• Physiological measurements [5 credits]

From the Department of Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering:

• Renewable energy I [5 credits]
• Renewable energy II [5 credits]
• Transportation [5 credits]

Some of the module options in either semester may be withdrawn from time to time and some new modules may be added, subject to demand. In the event that insufficient module options are available to meet the minimum module requirements of a particular specialisation then an alternative level 9 specialisation or a general level 9 Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering specialisation may be chosen, subject strictly to timetabling compatibility, with the prior approval of the relevant Head of Department.