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Master of Science (Civil Engineering)

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Course Overview

There is a global shortage and demand for highly-skilled Civil Engineering professionals. The MSc Civil Engineering will equip students with the required knowledge and skillset to meet the needs of industry. This program will prepare graduates with the skills necessary to undertake complex, innovative and impactful work with significant benefits to society and the environment. The program emphasises a design led approach in its teaching and will offer a broad, but advanced, range of modules covering structural design, geotechnical, hydraulic and offshore engineering, water and wastewater engineering and transport. It will also offer a range of transferable skills modules that are much sought-after by employers. 

The following is a list of the intended Programme Level Learning Outcomes.  

  • PLO1 Understand and analyse the mechanics, dynamics, design and construction of various civil structures. 
  • PLO2 Design and implement innovative sustainable solutions for complex structural, transport, offshore and coastal, hydraulic and geotechnical engineering problems 
  • PLO3 Implement solutions at planning, design and operation stage that enable a sustainable built environment. 
  • PLO4 Develop skills necessary for the management and implementation of complex Civil Engineering projects 
  • PLO5 Develop transferable skills to enable a multi-disciplinary approach to complex challenges that enable a sustainable and more equal society 
  • PLO6 Understand the responsibilities of your profession and develop skills necessary for high ethical standards in professional practice 
  • PL07 Develop the ability to work effectively independently and in teams and to communicate successfully with a range of audiences. 

Applications and Selections

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

Factors taken into account in determining admission will include the specific content of the undergraduate degree, the applicant’s performance and the availability of places. 

Who Teaches this Course

  • Victoria Mossman (Discipline Administrator) 
  • Professor Eoghan Clifford (Head of Discipline) 
  • Dr. Edelle Doherty 
  • Dr. William Finnegan (co-programme director) 
  • Professor Jamie Goggins. 
  • Professor Mike Hartnett 
  • Professor Mark Healy 
  • Dr Yadong Jiang 
  • Dr. Marcus Keane 
  • Dr. Myra Lydon (co-programme director) 
  • Dr. Bryan McCabe 
  • Dr. Patrick McGetrick 
  • Dr. Paul Moran 
  • Dr. Stephen Nash 
  • Dr. Indiana Agnieszka Olbert 
  • Dr. Guangxue Wu 
  • Professor Xinmin Zhan  

Programme Board: Dr. Mya Lydon, Dr. William Finnegan, Prof. Eoghan Clifford.  

Module leads (core modules):  

All modules are existing modules. The full list is not given here due to the number of modules but includes the staff list above. 

Requirements and Assessment

Pre-requisites: Entry requirements mandate a minimum 2-1 degree in Civil, Structural, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent, or at least 5 years of pertinent industrial experience. English proficiency is mandatory for non-native speakers.