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During this programme, you will:  

• Gain your MSc award by producing a significant industry focused project (Thesis) that will improve your organizations' engineering practices or processes. 

• Have a dedicated supervisor who will support your thesis journey. 

• Engage with fellow learners in an interactive online environment, where you will develop the skills needed to carry out effective research and present your work at various stages. 

• Develop your research interests in the areas such as Aviation, Operations Management, Quality, ICT, Management, Innovation Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Robotics, Health & Safety or Regulatory Affairs, Sustainability and Information Systems. 

• Benefit from the support of Industry Thesis Champions who are leading experts across various engineering disciplines. 

• Present your research work regularly to the academic team and industry experts. 

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 

You will learn through a blend of:  

• Lectures, workshops, and hands-on activities  

• Reflective practice and guided research  

• Regular feedback from faculty and peers  

Year 1 

Autumn Semester  

• Develop a thesis proposal and present it to a team of academics and invited industry experts. 

• outlines the stages involved in completing a thesis from choosing a research topic to writing the research proposal to structuring and writing the thesis. 

Spring Semester 

• 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 .

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree ( Level 8) with at least a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2) in any discipline. 

• You must also hold two Professional Diplomas at Level 9, amounting to 60 ECTS credits.  

• Applicants who have completed one Professional Diploma at Level 9 (30 ECTS credits) and can demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant industry experience may be considered for entry under the ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ’s Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) Policy.
  • Examples include relevant university Professional Diplomas (Level 9 award) in disciplines such as Supply Chain Management, ICT, Innovation, Data Analytics, Robotics, Regulatory Affairs, Health & Safety, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Operations Management, and Aviation.  

Other Entry Considerations: 

We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements, as long as you can show that you have the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the programme. 

At UL, we value all kinds of learning and support different ways to qualify through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy.  

International students:  

• For details on country-specific qualifications visit postgraduate entry requirements for international students. 

Checklist of Documents: 

• *Academic transcripts and certificates
  • UL graduates only need to provide their student ID.
• Copy of your birth certificate or passport
• English translation of your qualifications and transcripts
• Copy of your CV  

English Language: 

• English Language Competency certificate
• For details on accepted language qualifications visit English Language Requirements 

Guidelines on Completing your Application  

• To make sure we can review your application quickly, please:
  • Upload all documents. Your application can’t be reviewed until we have all the documents on the checklist.
  • Title the documents you are uploading. For example, "Personal Statement", "Undergraduate Transcript", "Postgraduate Transcript", "English Language Certificate" etc.
• *If you are waiting to graduate, submit your application with the documents you have to date, you don’t need to have finished final exams before applying. 

EU - €5,200

Non-EU - €5,200

Please note that international study visas are only available to students studying full-time in Ireland. This programme does not qualify for a study visa. 

Annual fees are billed by semester. Once registered, students may be eligible to apply for a monthly payment plan.  

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie).   

 
Funding 

Find further information on funding and scholarships.. 

This course can lead to the following sectors and careers:  

• Leaders of change, improving engineering practices, and driving innovation across industries.
• Senior individuals with advanced technical knowledge with the ability to apply research-driven solutions in real organisational settings.
• Progress towards doctoral-level study. 

Still Curious? 

Our team regularly host and take part in webinars to support future students. If you would like to learn more or ask questions at an online information session, click below.    

Online Information Sessions