Engineering Practice - MSc Programme content

Combine two Professional Diplomas with a thesis to gain a MSc in Engineering Practice with UL’s part-time, one-year programme.

EU fees per year €5,400

NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Major

Duration One year

Attendance Part-time

Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible

Start date September

Award Masters (MSc)

Key information

Complete part-time in 1 year
Delivered fully online – ideal for working professionals
3 modules taught during autumn and spring semesters to support your industry-focused thesis
Provides structured resources, scheduled milestones, and regular feedback opportunities
E-tivities will guide and scaffold your thesis journey
Recognises your two completed Level 9 Professional Diplomas (60 ECTS) as the foundation for the award
Build on one of your previous Professional Diploma areas of interest (e.g. Innovation or Aviation), which will be listed on your final transcript
Submit research thesis tailored to your chosen area of practice in the final semester
Designed for working professionals

Thesis Proposal Preparation (PT6072) Develop a thesis proposal and present it to a team of academics and invited industry experts.
Thesis 1 (AU5003) outlines the stages involved in completing a thesis from choosing a research topic to writing the research proposal to structuring and writing the thesis.

Relevant course materials - such as books and journal articles - will be available digitally via the UL Glucksman Library’s online resources.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.

Thesis 2 (AU5004) Complete your thesis and present it to an invited audience in a formal setting as part of your final assessment.

Relevant course materials - such as books and journal articles - will be available digitally via the UL Glucksman Library’s online resources.

For more information on each module, you can search the faculty, school and module code on UL’s Book of Modules.