Master in Engineering Practice
Advance your career in engineering practice through this flexible one-year master's top-up programme.
Best for:Best for career-focused engineering professionals with existing professional diplomas looking to upgrade to a master's qualification.
Overview
The Master in Engineering Practice at the University of Limerick is a one-year top-up programme designed for professionals holding two Professional Diplomas seeking to elevate their expertise to a master's qualification. The curriculum focuses on advancing practical and academic knowledge in engineering and related fields. Participants are expected to engage in rigorous coursework and independent study to complete their master's degree requirements. The programme provides a structured pathway for career-focused individuals to upgrade their credentials.
What you'll do
- Complete advanced coursework aligned with the master's curriculum requirements
- Engage in academic research and practical engineering project work
- Demonstrate mastery of engineering concepts through assessments and examinations
- Synthesize prior professional learning with new academic theories
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree (NFQ Level 8) with at least a second-class honours grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline
Degree offered: Master's
Language: English; standard university entrance requirements apply
Instruction: English
- Hold two Professional Diplomas at Level 9 amounting to 60 ECTS credits, or one Professional Diploma plus five years of relevant industry experience via RPL
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in engineering or related professional disciplines
- Applicants must hold an NFQ Level 8 bachelor's degree with a 2:2 grade or higher
- Must possess prerequisite Level 9 Professional Diplomas or meet RPL criteria
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Applications must be submitted online through the university's graduate studies application portal. Candidates should provide proof of their prior qualifications and relevant professional diplomas or industry experience.
- CV
- BSc transcripts
- Professional Diploma certificates
- Proof of prior learning if applicable
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