都柏林大学

Why is this course for me?

If you’re interested in the beauty of architectural design, and you want to be the one who realises these designs by creating viable solutions that ensure structures stand the test of time, then this is the course for you. The Structural Engineering with Architecture degree at UCD is a two-part degree, with an initial three-year bachelor’s degree followed by a two-year master’s degree, focusing primarily on the design of structures. The programme’s aim is to develop an appreciation for architecture coupled with the solid fundamentals of an engineering degree. This will enable graduates to challenge the traditional boundaries of structural design.

International Study Opportunities

There is the opportunity to spend a semester abroad. Students to date have spent semesters at:

• University of Cantabria, Spain
• University of California, USA
• University of Connecticut, USA
• San Jose State University, USA
• University of Washington, USA

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

The ME programme in Structural Engineering with Architecture is fully accredited by Engineers Ireland, and thus recognised internationally. Graduates can find employment in Ireland and abroad in areas such as:

• Engineering consultancy
• Construction management
• Project management and planning
• Management consultancy and finance

You can also pursue an academic career, and a PhD in Structural Engineering, in Ireland or abroad.

What Will I Study

First Year

Engineering students follow a common first year. Modules include:

Chemistry
Creativity in Design
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Energy Engineering
Engineering Computing
Mathematics
Mechanics
Physics

Second Year

Construction Materials
Construction Practice
Mechanics of Solids
Soil Mechanics
Architecture for Structural Engineers

Third Year

Structure & Form
Analysis of Structures
Design of Structures
Energy Systems: Buildings

Fourth Year

Taught modules in semester one are typically followed by an eight-month work placement.

Fifth Year

Innovation Leadership
Advanced Structural Analysis & Design
Professional Engineering (Management)
Soil Mechanics & Geotechnical Engineering
Bridge Engineering
Research Project