There are excellent job opportunities for graduates of this dual master’s programme in civil engineering design and construction, damage assessment and disaster relief, working in the developing work as engineers with NGOs, project management and site management. Established civil engineering employers with a presence in both Ireland, the US and around the world include Arup, Jacobs and AECOM.
- School
- School of Civil Engineering
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Graduate Taught
- NFQ Level
- 9
- Award
- Master of Engineering
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Dr Ekin Ozer
- Overall Programme Credits:
- 120
- Programme Credits:
- Stage 1
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 2
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0 - Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 1: 60
Stage 2: 60
Curricular information is subject to change.
For more information on this programme, see: ME Civil Engineering.
Stage 1 in UCD comprises 6 core modules in the Autumn Trimester (30 ECTS) and either a Professional Work Experience placement (30 ECTS) which runs across the Spring and Summer Trimesters or a Design Project (10 ECTS) plus Option Modules (20 ECTS) which are undertaken in the Spring Trimester.
Students who complete Stage 2 in Columbia University, USA select their modules from the recommended course list for a chosen area of study/concentration (in consultation with Faculty Advisors in Columbia University).
The 6 Areas of Study/Concentrations offered are:
- Construction Engineering & Management;
- Engineering Mechanics;
- Environmental Engineering & Water Resources;
- Forensic (Structural) Engineering;
- Geotechnical Engineering;
- Structural Engineering).
Students will also undertake a year-long research project under the guidance of a supervisor in Columbia University.
Stage 1
Students complete Stage 1 (Year 1) of the ME (Civil Engineering) dual Masters with Columbia University in UCD.
This Stage comprises 6 core modules in the Autumn Trimester and either a Professional Work Experience placement which runs across the Spring and Summer Trimesters or a Design Project plus Option Modules which are undertaken in the Spring Trimester.
Stage 2
Students complete Stage 2 (Year 2) of the ME (Civil Engineering) dual Masters with Columbia University in Columbia University, USA.
Students select their modules from from the recommended course list for a chosen area of study/concentration (in consultation with Faculty Advisors in Columbia University). The 6 Areas of Study/Concentrations offered are: Construction Engineering & Management; Engineering Mechanics; Environmental Engineering & Water Resources; Forensic (Structural) Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering; Structural Engineering).
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CVEN40390 | Innovation Leadership | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CVEN40690 | Civil Engineering Systems | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CVEN40720 | Geotechnics 3 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CVEN40780 | Design of Structures 2 | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CVEN40830 | Applied Hydrology | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
STAT40690 | Quantitative Methods for Engineers | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A) Min 0 of: YEAR 1 IMPORTANT NOTE: For the Spring Trimester, STUDENTS interested in the Professional Work Experience Option should initially register to CVEN40730 Professional Work Experience. During the Autumn Trimester, students, with the support and guidance of the Internship Managers, will be expected to submit their CV to prospective employers. Professional Work Placement Opportunities will be offered by prospective employers on the basis of competitive interviews. Where a student does not secure an internship for Spring, they will be required to register to the list of Alternative Option modules outlined under the Section: "Stage 1 - Y1 Spring ALT. OPTIONS" |
CVEN40730 | Professional Work Experience | 2 Trimester duration (Spr-Sum) | 30 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
BSEN40110 | Advanced Air Pollution | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CHEN40010 | Environmental Engineering | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40050 | Design of Structures 3 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40060 | Transport Modelling | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40070 | Water & Wastewater Treatment Processes | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40080 | Hydraulic Engineering Design | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40120 | Bridge Engineering | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40210 | Geotechnics 4 | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40500 | Engineering Design Project | Spring | 10 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40570 | Water Waste and Environmental Modelling | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
CVEN40710 | Highway Engineering | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
MEEN30140 | Professional Engineering (Finance) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
MEEN40430 | Professional Engineering (Management) | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
MEEN40670 | Technical Communication | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: Alternative YEAR 1: Students who are unsuccessful in securing a Professional Work Placement must select CVEN40500 (Design Project) along with 4 (3 if BSEN40110) is selected) of the following OPTION MODULES in the Spring Trimester to earn a total of 30 credits |
STAT30270 | Statistical Machine Learning | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
CVEN40870 | UCD-Columbia University Credit | Year-long (12 months) | 60 |
See the UCD Assessment website for further details
Module Weighting Info
Module Weighting Info
| Award | GPA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
| MTEMP008 | Stage 2 - 50.00% Stage 1 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
| Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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| Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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| Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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