The course consists of 12 taught modules each worth five “European Credit Transfer System” (ECTS) credits and a Research Project module worth 30 ECTS credits, giving the course a total ECTS credits value of 90.
Module Title Module Code ECTS Credits
Entrepreneurship for Engineers
ENTR1950
5
Mandatory
Innovation and Knowledge Management
MECH9002
5
Mandatory
Research Methods
RESM1950
5
Mandatory
Statistical Analysis for Engineers
STAT1950
5
Mandatory
Introduction to Sustainable Infrastructure
CIVL9000
5
Mandatory
Finite elements in Civil & Structural Engineering
CIVL9001
5
Optional
Water Resources and Quality Management
CIVL9002
5
Optional
Climate Resilient Infrastructure
CIVL9003
5
Optional
Transport Planning & Simulation
CIVL9004
5
Optional
Traffic Management & Road Safety
CIVL9005
5
Optional
Energy Infrastructure
CIVL9006
5
Optional
Waste and Environmental Management Systems
CIVL9007
5
Optional
Foundation Engineering
CIVL9007
5
Optional
Structural Stability
STRT9000
5
Optional
Structural Dynamics
STRT9001
5
Optional
*Civil Engineering Management & Practice
CIVL9009
5
Optional (for part-students only)
*Urban Design Engineering
CIVL9010
5
Optional (for part-students only)
*Construction Safety - Project Supervisor Design Process
CIVL9011
5
Optional (for part-students only)
*Designing for Safety in Construction
CIVL9012
5
Optional (for part-students only)
Sustainable Infrastructure Research Project
CIVL9008
30
Core
*Modules delivered in partnership of The Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI)
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods are used to assess the taught modules including assignments (group and individual), short tests, and formal examinations. The Research Project module is assessed using presentations and the final dissertation. End-of-semester formal examinations are held in January and May.
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