The MEngSc in Water, Waste & Environmental Engineering at University College Dublin provides you with the advanced knowledge and skills to address critical global challenges in environmental protection and sustainable resource management. This postgraduate Masters degree is ideal for graduates in Civil Engineering or related disciplines like Science or Physical Geography, who are driven to understand and mitigate environmental impacts. You will explore complex topics such as engineering hydrology, environmental modelling, and water and wastewater treatment, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the principles that underpin environmental engineering and its vital role in safeguarding our planet.
This full-time, on-campus programme is delivered over one year, immersing you in a curriculum that balances theoretical depth with practical application. You will engage with core modules covering water resources engineering, environmental impact assessment, and quantitative methods, alongside specialist options in areas like waste management and sustainable water infrastructure. Through a significant year-long environmental research project, you will develop your independent research capabilities. Upon graduation from University College Dublin, you will be prepared for impactful careers in environmental consulting, water resource management, and regulatory bodies, equipped to design and implement sustainable environmental solutions.