Climate Adaptation Engineering Trinity College Dublin

Overview

This engineering-led programme addresses the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals in its curriculum through the modules and the industry-led research project. The Climate Adaptation Engineering course at Trinity College Dublin will advance knowledge and the capacity for innovation in candidates to support climate adaptation through sustainable oriented design and effective management of assets and resources in the built and natural environments.

Is This Course For Me?

Anyone interested in understanding and addressing climate challenges through the lens of engineering and applied sciences, then this programme on climate adaptation engineering offers you an opportunity to become an expert in the field. The multi- and trans-disciplinarity nature of this programme is reflected in the course content, how it is delivered and how students engage with project-, problem- and team-based learning.

Career Opportunities

Industrial collaboration in this program will be in relation to providing guest lectures to ground fundamentals and theory in professional practice and to support the industry-led research project. A national industry survey was undertaken in early 2023 to collate perspectives of individuals working in the public and private sectors on availability of positions with knowledge and expertise in climate adaptation. 

Graduates from the M.Sc. in Climate Adaptation Engineering will emerge with valuable skills to The join energy and utility companies, local authorities, engineering consultancies and construction bodies, to fill the existing skills gap exists for graduates with expertise in climate adaptation.