Overview
Learning outcomes
- Advanced knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering sciences and technologies underpinning their branch of engineering.
- The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve complex engineering problems.
- The ability to perform the detailed design of a novel system, component or process using analysis and interpretation of relevant data.
Career
If you are a graduate of the ME Materials Science and Engineering programme at University College Dublin you can look forward to limitless employment opportunities in leading companies of the manufacturing, biomedical, aerospace, energy and electronic sectors. Manufacturing accounts for 24% of Irish economic output and employs 20% of the Irish workforce directly or indirectly.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Chemistry of Materials
- Advanced Characterisation Tech
- Solid-State Electronics
- Professional Engineering (Finance)
- Fracture Mechanics
- Advanced Metals/Materials Processing
- Technical Ceramics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Applications are assessed on a rolling basis and courses will close once they are filled.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 10 other Masters in Industrial & Systems Engineering in IrelandAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- An honours undergraduate degree (NFQ Level 8) with a minimum upper second class honours or international equivalence in a relevant Engineering Science or Technology programme.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
- Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements, may enter the programme upon successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes.
- These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Tuition Fee
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International
26400 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
8410 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8410 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Dublin
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.